August weather forecast
Pothuhera, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

As Pothuhera, Sri Lanka, welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is witnessed in Pothuhera, Sri Lanka, during August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pothuhera, in August, during 15.8 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pothuhera, there are 217.7 rainfall days, and 1165mm (45.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Pothuhera is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Pothuhera is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.