August weather forecast
Ban Dara, Thailand

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Ban Dara, Thailand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), maintaining a close comparison with July's 30.7°C (87.3°F). In Ban Dara, August's nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Ban Dara, Thailand, is August, when the rain falls for 28.2 days and typically aggregates up to 212mm (8.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of August in Ban Dara, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:34 +07.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.