Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
Welipitimodara witnesses its lowest temperatures during August and September, when the average high-temperature reaches 28.3°C (82.9°F).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka, in August, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 235mm (9.25") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Welipitimodara, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, in Welipitimodara, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Welipitimodara is 8.1h.UV index
January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Welipitimodara?
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How much does it rain in Welipitimodara in August?
How many hours of daylight does Welipitimodara have in August?
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What is the UV index reading in August in Welipitimodara?
Average temperature in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in August: 28.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).
Average pressure in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in August: 1009.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in August: 19.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in August: 235mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in August: 27.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in August: 2.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).
Average UV index in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in August: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in August
Welipitimodara, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
