August weather forecast
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Pottuvil, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), hardly differing from July's 32.6°C (90.7°F). In Pottuvil, the average temperature during the nights of August drops to a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Pottuvil is 70%.

Rainfall

In Pottuvil, during August, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. In Pottuvil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.8 days and collects up to 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of August, in Pottuvil, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:10 +0530.

Sunshine

In Pottuvil, the average sunshine in August is 11.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.