August weather forecast
Haragama, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Haragama, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

With August's advent, Haragama sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), subtly shifted from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). During August, the nighttime temperature in Haragama averages to an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling 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 Haragama is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Haragama, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Haragama, Sri Lanka, 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 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.