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
Nugegoda witnesses its lowest temperatures during July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28.9°C (84°F).Heat index
August's heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In Nugegoda, in August, during 30.2 rainfall days, 287mm (11.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Nugegoda, the average length of the day in August 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, in Nugegoda, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in August: 28.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25.2°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 (23.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in August: 1009.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in August: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Nugegoda, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in August: 287mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (40mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in August: 30.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nugegoda, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (0.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in August: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in August
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
