August weather forecast
Asgiriya, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

As Asgiriya transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. In the month of August, Asgiriya experiences an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Asgiriya, Sri Lanka, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Asgiriya, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Asgiriya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Asgiriya, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Asgiriya is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.