August weather forecastDahshur, Egypt

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dahshur, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 36.5°C (97.7°F).

Temperature

The highest point of temperatures falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature ascends to 36.5°C (97.7°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Dahshur is 44%.

Rainfall

In Dahshur, Egypt, rain does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Dahshur, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EEST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Dahshur is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

July and August bring Dahshur's average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 36.5°C (97.7°F).

The high-temperature in Dahshur during August is 36.5°C (97.7°F) and the low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

In Dahshur, Egypt, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.

June through September are months without rainfall.

In Dahshur, Egypt, the average day length in August is 13h and 11min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dahshur, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EEST.

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.

In Dahshur, Egypt, the average sunshine duration in August is 12.5h.

In Dahshur, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average high temperature in August: 36.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average pressure in August: 1008.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May and June (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average humidity in August: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (3.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average sunshine days in August: 31 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August
Dahshur, Egypt

  • 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).