August weather forecastGhardaia, Algeria

August

Weather in August

August fills in the tail end of summer in Ghardaia, Algeria. The temperature, having risen to a maximum of 40.1°C (104.2°F) in July, now drops slightly to 38.8°C (101.8°F). Despite the dip, August still lands on the hotter side when compared to earlier months. It stays moderately sunny and the weather begins to hint at a change on the horizon. August, in all its desert splendour, paves the way for a relatively cooler incoming month of September.

Temperature

The advent of August in Ghardaia reveals an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 38.8°C (101.8°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Ghardaia reports a consistent average low-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) throughout August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Ghardaia, Algeria, is 20%.

Rainfall

In Ghardaia, in August, during 3.4 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ghardaia, there are 33.1 rainfall days, and 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ghardaia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of August, in Ghardaia, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:11 CET.

Sunshine

In Ghardaia, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Ghardaia, Algeria, is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Never neglect to protect yourself. Eyes and skin can suffer swift damage. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Ghardaia, records 38.8°C (101.8°F), while the low-temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F).

In Ghardaia, Algeria, the average relative humidity in August is 20%.

In August, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout August, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in August in Ghardaia, Algeria, is 13h and 19min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of the month, in Ghardaia, Algeria, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:11 CET.

The average sunshine duration in August in Ghardaia is 10h.

In Ghardaia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average high temperature in August: 38.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (40.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 28.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average humidity in August: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average rainfall in August: 5mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and September (6mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, July and December (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (4.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.4 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (24 days).

Average UV index in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average UV index in August: 8

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • Average cloud cover in August: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in August
Ghardaia, Algeria

  • 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).