August weather forecast
Ban Fai, Thailand

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

Temperature

The commencement of August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from July. Nighttime temperatures in Ban Fai consistently average a warm 23.3°C (73.9°F) during August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Ban Fai, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.2 days and accumulates 212mm (8.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:31 +07.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Ban Fai, Thailand, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ban Fai, Thailand. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.