August reflects the eventual ebbing of the wet season, with the city of
Chanthaburi experiencing an incremental drop in rainfall amounts. Weather conditions hold steady without any drastic fluctuation in temperature or humidity. Rainfall for the month of August is recorded at an average of 497mm (19.57"), barely lower than that of
July. Despite this slight numerical decrease, Chanthaburi's populace starts to sense the nearing conclusion of the wet season, while life in the city begins gradual accommodation for less precipitation-filled days ahead.
Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F), August is the coldest month in Chanthaburi.
Heat index
During August, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F).
Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.
Humidity
In Chanthaburi, the average relative humidity in August is 85%.
Rainfall
In Chanthaburi, during August, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 497mm (19.57") of precipitation. In Chanthaburi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 2994mm (117.87") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Chanthaburi is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22 +07.