August weather forecast
Kudapaduwa, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Kudapaduwa, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Kudapaduwa's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F) from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of August, averaging a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In August, in Kudapaduwa, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout August, 210mm (8.27") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kudapaduwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.4 days and collects up to 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kudapaduwa, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 21min.
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 Kudapaduwa is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kudapaduwa are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.