The last month of the summer,
August, is another hot month in
Lom Sak District,
Thailand, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.9°C (89.4°F) and min 24.1°C (75.4°F).
Temperature
August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), barely different from
July's 32.5°C (90.5°F). Throughout August, the temperature falls to an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).
Heat index
August's mean heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F).
Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are August and
September, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Lom Sak District. Rain falls for 20 days and accumulates 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Lom Sak District, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:29 +07.