August weather forecastTalaimannar, Sri Lanka

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Talaimannar, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27°C (80.6°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

With the start of August, Talaimannar measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), not significantly differing from July's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Talaimannar, during August nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 27°C (80.6°F) from the day's heat.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Talaimannar is 77%.

Rainfall

In Talaimannar, during August, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Talaimannar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 849mm (33.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, is 9.3h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

In Talaimannar, in August, the average high-temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Talaimannar is 77%.

In August, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout August, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in August in Talaimannar is 12h and 25min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, in Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

In Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Talaimannar, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 27°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average pressure in August: 1007.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1006.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average wind speed in August: 27.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (32.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (15.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall in August: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (207mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (28mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall days in August: 15 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and November (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in August
Talaimannar, Sri Lanka

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).