August weather forecast
Ambatenna, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ambatenna, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

In Ambatenna, August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), closely related to the preceding month. During August, the nighttime temperature in Ambatenna averages to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ambatenna, during August, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. In Ambatenna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ambatenna are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.