August weather forecast
Penideniya, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Penideniya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August is a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Penideniya experiences a mean temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) during August nights.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout August, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Penideniya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.9 days and collects up to 1477mm (58.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In Penideniya, the average sunshine in August is 8.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Penideniya, Sri Lanka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.