August weather forecast
Dalugama, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Dalugama, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°C (84°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

The months of July and August see the lowest levels of Dalugama's temperatures, averaging a high of 28.9°C (84°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Dalugama.

Rainfall

In August, in Dalugama, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout August, 287mm (11.3") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dalugama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dalugama, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In Dalugama, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine in August is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.