August weather forecastOruwala, Sri Lanka

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°C (84°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

The months of July and August are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout August, 287mm (11.3") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oruwala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Oruwala is 7h.

UV index

May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The yearly lowest temperatures in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, occur in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F).

In Oruwala, 28.9°C (84°F) is the average high-temperature and 25.2°C (77.4°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 35°C (95°F).

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Oruwala.

In Oruwala, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

In Oruwala, Sri Lanka, in August, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 287mm (11.3") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 20min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Oruwala is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Oruwala, Sri Lanka, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

28.9°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

15.1km/h

13.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.4

0.3

1.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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
Oruwala, 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).