August weather forecast
Dikwella, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Dikwella, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°C (84.7°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) in August, a slight descent from daytime highs.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dikwella, during August, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dikwella, there are 180 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Dikwella is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:14 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Dikwella is 8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dikwella, Sri Lanka. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.