August weather forecast
Alawatugoda, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Alawatugoda, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) from July's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Alawatugoda registers a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Alawatugoda, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Alawatugoda, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Alawatugoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.7 days and collects up to 1165mm (45.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alawatugoda, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.