August weather forecastKantale, Sri Lanka

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Kantale, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

Kantale transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. During August, the temperature in Kantale is averaged to a low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) at night.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kantale, during August, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Kantale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 943mm (37.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kantale, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Kantale, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:14 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kantale, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.