August weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

August

Weather in August

August in Herat Afghanistan remains within the bounds of the summer season but starts to show signs of receding heat. Daily weather patterns indicate cooler mornings and evenings with warmer afternoons. Despite the slight reduction in temperatures with highs of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and lows around 19.3°C (66.7°F), conditions remain arid as no rainfall is recorded. Given the intense UV index of 6, adequate sun protection is necessary during daylight hours. Meanwhile, rapidly blowing breezes add a touch of coolness to the sweltering afternoons.

Temperature

As August takes its course, Herat's average high-temperature registers at a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. August witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 17%.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall.

Snowfall

In Herat, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of August, in Herat, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:48 +0430.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in August?
In Herat, the average relative humidity in August is 17%.
What is the driest month?
In Herat, rain does not fall in June through September.
When it does not snow?
In Herat, snow does not fall in April through October.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In August, the average day length is 13h and 25min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:48 +0430.
What month has the most sunshine?
With an average of 12.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 12.5h.
What is the UV index intensity in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in August: 31.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in August: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in August: 26.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in August: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (18.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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