Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (84°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 26°C (80°F). Typically, the humidity level in Jaffna throughout August hovers around 87%.
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In August, Jaffna averages 65 mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 10% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Jaffna reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||