August weather forecast
Kekirawa, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Kekirawa, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of August manifests an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Kekirawa expects an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kekirawa, during August, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kekirawa, Sri Lanka, there are 196.8 rainfall days, and 943mm (37.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Kekirawa, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Kekirawa, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kekirawa 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.