August weather forecast
Kohuwala, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kohuwala, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.7°C (83.7°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

August is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28.7°C (83.7°F) and as low as 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kohuwala, during August, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 252mm (9.92") of precipitation. In Kohuwala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286 days and collects up to 2254mm (88.74") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kohuwala is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.