Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
The coldest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).Heat index
The heat index value for August is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Thanthirimulla are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In Thanthirimulla, in August, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 282mm (11.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Thanthirimulla is 7.2h.UV index
May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in August: 1009.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in August: 15.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in August: 282mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in August: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in August
Thanthirimulla, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
