August weather forecast
Hiriwadunna, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Hiriwadunna, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

Hiriwadunna's average high-temperature in August sits at a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Nighttime temperatures in August average to a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) in Hiriwadunna.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the least humid months in Hiriwadunna.

Rainfall

In Hiriwadunna, in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Hiriwadunna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 943mm (37.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, in Hiriwadunna, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hiriwadunna are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.