August weather forecast
Pahalagama, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Pahalagama, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Pahalagama's weather in August displays an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing minor disparity from July's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Pahalagama records a mean low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) in August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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 physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Pahalagama, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Pahalagama, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 218.8 rainfall days, and 1175mm (46.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pahalagama, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Pahalagama, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Pahalagama, Sri Lanka, 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 Pahalagama. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.