August weather forecast
Dolosbage, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

The shift to August signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), subtly varied from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Dolosbage's August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Dolosbage is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dolosbage, during August, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Dolosbage is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dolosbage are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.