August weather forecastKaldemulla, Sri Lanka

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kaldemulla, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

In Kaldemulla, August is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kaldemulla, in August, during 29.8 rainfall days, 286mm (11.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2039mm (80.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kaldemulla, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka, are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

With its average high temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F), August is regarded as the coldest month in Kaldemulla.

An average high-temperature, in August, in Kaldemulla, is 28.6°C (83.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°C (77.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka.

The average relative humidity in August in Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka, is 83%.

In Kaldemulla, during August, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 286mm (11.26") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 20min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average pressure in August: 1009.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average wind speed in August: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall in August: 286mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (329mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average cloud cover in August: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).