Kaifeng's weather in
August beholds a similar warm pattern akin to
July, albeit slightly milder. The maximum temperature slides down a notch to 30.5°C (86.9°F), while nights stays warm at 22°C (71.6°F). Though rainfall decreases noticeably from July, August maintains its status as one of the wettest months. The abundance of daylight hours encourages outdoor activities despite intermittent rain spells. Towards the end, the weather hints at the upcoming fall season, making August a transition time from scorching summer to a mellower autumn.
Temperature
At the start of August, Kaifeng's average high-temperature reaches a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), subtly different from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature in Kaifeng dips to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) on average during August.
Rainfall
In Kaifeng, during August, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kaifeng, there are 75.5 rainfall days, and 637mm (25.08") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of August, in Kaifeng,
China, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:50 CST.
Sunshine
In Kaifeng, the average sunshine in August is 7h.
UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 10, are months with the highest UV index in Kaifeng. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 10 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim.