Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
August brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).Heat index
August's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. 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', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Humidity
June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Maggona, in August, during 29.5 rainfall days, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maggona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") 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 18:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.
Sunshine
In Maggona, the average sunshine in August is 7.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Maggona, Sri Lanka, are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Maggona?
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What are the most humid months in Maggona?
What is the average humidity in August in Maggona?
How many days does it rain in August in Maggona?
What is the average length of the day in August in Maggona?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Maggona?
How many hours of sunshine does Maggona have in August?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Maggona?
What is the UV index reading in August in Maggona?
Average temperature in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in August: 1009.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in August: 15.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in August: 282mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in August: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in August
Maggona, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
