August weather forecast
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

August’s weather in Kurunegala holds steady with similar conditions to July's weather. A slight depression in rainfall from 58mm (2.28") in July back to 46mm (1.81") in August is notable. Despite this, the city maintains its typical warm temperatures and moderately windy conditions. A constant aspect of the weather remains the steady UV index throughout these months. A typical day in August includes ample sunshine, warm temperatures, and the occasional rain shower.

Temperature

The start of August in Kurunegala sees the average high-temperature at a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing little difference from July's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Throughout the month of August, the average temperature dips to a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Kurunegala, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, there are 217.7 rainfall days, and 1165mm (45.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kurunegala, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, in Kurunegala, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kurunegala, the average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kurunegala. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.