August weather forecastErbil, Iraq
August
Weather in August
The city of Erbil in August continues to battle high temperatures, maintaining a consistent summer pattern. Showing a mild dip, the estimated high temperature hovers around 41.9°C (107.4°F), mirroring the weather experienced in July. Alongside the heat, the city continues its dry spell, refraining from any predictable rainfall. However, Erbil also captures attention with an increased number of sunlight hours, observing the longest day lengths of the year. The scorching weather characterizes August's overall perception but creates an opportunity to explore less crowded tourist sites and engage in late-night city strolls.Temperature
The onset of August manifests an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 41.9°C (107.4°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Erbil, amid August nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F).Humidity
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 15%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
July and August are months without rainfall.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Erbil.Daylight
In Erbil, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:33 +03.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Erbil is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 8 in August transforms into this advice:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average high temperature in August: 41.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 27.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average pressure in August: 1003.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average humidity in August: 15%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).
Average rainfall in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Erbil, Iraq
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).
Average UV index in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average UV index in August: 8
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Erbil, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in August: 1
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in August
Erbil, Iraq
- 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).
