August weather forecast
Yakkaduwa, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Yakkaduwa, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°C (84.7°F) and min 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

August registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), slightly varied from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). In Yakkaduwa, August nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Yakkaduwa.

Rainfall

In Yakkaduwa, during August, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 210mm (8.27") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yakkaduwa, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Yakkaduwa, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Yakkaduwa. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.