August weather forecast
Handaganawa, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

Handaganawa notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F) in August, hardly diverging from July. Handaganawa anticipates an average minimum temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Handaganawa, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Handaganawa is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Handaganawa, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:14 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Handaganawa 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.