August weather forecastUrmia, Iran

Weather in August

Urmia transitions from the peak summer heat of July to a slightly cooler August. Despite being the warmest part of the year, its weather beckons the end of summer with less intense heat. A decreasing trend in daylight hours becomes apparent, announcing the impending end of the hot season. August evenings are often enjoyed outdoors, with residents relishing the cooling breeze. Expect a noticeable drop in temperature when September arrives.

Temperature

August registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), slightly varied from July's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Urmia sees a consistent average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) in August, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one sustains activity during exposure, it could lead to a sense of fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 48%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Urmia, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Urmia is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Urmia, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:00 +0330.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11h.