August weather forecastSotira, Greece

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sotira, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Temperature

Sotira witnesses its peak temperatures during July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Sotira is August, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sotira, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Sotira, Greece, is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 20:45. On the last day of August, in Sotira, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:05 EEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Sotira, Greece, with an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F), falls in July and August.

Sotira in August has an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Sotira is 51%.

August is the month with the least rainfall in Sotira, Greece. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

In August, in Sotira, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout August, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Sotira.

In August, the average day length is 13h and 41min.

On the first day of August in Sotira, Greece, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 20:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:05 EEST.

July and August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Sotira.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average wind speed in August: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average humidity in August: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average rainfall in August: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (29mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Sotira, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Sotira, Greece

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).