August weather forecast
Acharigama, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Acharigama, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and an average high of 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Acharigama sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), indicating a subtle variation from July. August generally records an average low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Acharigama are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Acharigama, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 199.1 rainfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Acharigama is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Acharigama is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Acharigama are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.