August weather forecast
Maho, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Maho, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

Maho starts August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. Maho sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in August, with an average low settling at a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. 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. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Maho, in August, during 18 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 221.7 rainfall days, and 1071mm (42.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Maho, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.