August weather forecast
Elagolla, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

Elagolla's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Throughout the month of August, the average temperature dips to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Elagolla, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Elagolla, 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 is 12h and 22min.
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 18:14 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Elagolla. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.