August weather forecastMakrinou, Greece

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Makrinou, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 20°C (68°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Makrinou's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 20:05 EEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Makrinou are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), is the warmest month.

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low-temperature of 20°C (68°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 50%.

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

In Makrinou, in August, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall.

In Makrinou, the average day length in August is 13h and 38min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 20:05 EEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Makrinou is 11.8h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average high temperature in August: 32.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average humidity in August: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in August: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average UV index in August: 7

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

Average cloud cover in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Makrinou, Greece

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).