August weather forecast
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Pottuvil, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

August's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), diverging marginally from July's 32.6°C (90.7°F). Throughout August, Pottuvil witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. 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. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, in August, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.7h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.