August weather forecast
Kurugoda, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Kurugoda, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

Entering August, Kurugoda's average high-temperature reads a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Kurugoda records a consistent low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Kurugoda is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout August, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kurugoda, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kurugoda is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August in Kurugoda, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kurugoda is 8.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kurugoda. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.