August weather forecastLuena, Angola

August

Weather in August

August is a unique month in Luena, Angola due to an extreme temperature high reaching 30.8°C (87.4°F). The atmospheric pressure reduces to 1014.6mb, signalling a change in weather pattern from the stable conditions of previous months. A zero rainfall makes this month as dry as June and July. August weather sees a slight rise in wind speed, contributing to more of an airy feel. Though the UV exposure stays at 6, the increase in temperature mandates an extra layer of sunblock for outdoor endeavours.

Temperature

August witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 27.1°C (80.8°F) in July to a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F). Luena registers a substantial downturn from daytime peaks throughout August nights, with an average low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 31%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

June through August are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:37 WAT.

Sunshine

May, August and September, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

March, April, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Luena, is 30.8°C (87.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 27°C (80.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 31%, August is the least humid month.

In August, the average relative humidity is 31%.

June through August are months without rainfall in Luena, Angola.

In Luena, Angola, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

The average day length in August is 11h and 44min.

On the first day of August in Luena, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:37 WAT.

May, August and September, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Luena, Angola.

The average sunshine duration in August in Luena, Angola, is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index in Luena, Angola, are March, April, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Luena, Angola, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average high temperature in August: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average wind speed in August: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average humidity in August: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (228mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May, August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August
Luena, Angola

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (7km).