August weather forecast
Kattankudy, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Kattankudy, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

Kattankudy marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), a subtle shift from July's 32.6°C (90.7°F). Kattankudy reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) in August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Kattankudy is 70%.

Rainfall

In Kattankudy, in August, during 20.6 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kattankudy, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August in Kattankudy, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:11 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kattankudy, the average sunshine in August is 11.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kattankudy are January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.