August weather forecast
Karbala, Iraq

August

Weather in August

In August, Karbala maintains its sizzling weather albeit with a slight dip in peaks to 44.4°C (111.9°F). Despite the high temperatures, there is virtually no rainfall. The relentless sun shines for approximately 12.5 hours a day. The consistent wind speeds and low airborne moisture lead to typical summer weather of heat and dust. The shift to September brings a minute but much-needed drop in temperature.

Temperature

Karbala transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 44.4°C (111.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. August witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Karbala is 15%.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:29 +03.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Karbala is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 9 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Prompt application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30+, is necessary after a swim or an outdoor workout and it should be re-applied every two hours.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?
In Karbala, in August, the average high-temperature is 44.4°C (111.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 32.6°C (90.7°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Karbala, the average relative humidity in August is 15%.
What is the driest month?
In Karbala, rain does not fall in June through September.
When it does not snow?
January, March through December are months without snowfall.
How many hours of daylight does Karbala have in August?
In August, the average day length is 13h and 20min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:29 +03.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Karbala have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 12.5h.
What is the UV index reading in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average temperature in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in August: 44.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 32.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°C).

Average pressure in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average pressure in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average pressure in August: 1000.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average wind speed in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average humidity in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average humidity in August: 15%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).

Average rainfall in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average rainfall in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

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

Average rainfall days in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average rainfall days in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average snowfall in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average snowfall days in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average sunshine days in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (24.7 days).

Average UV index in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average UV index in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average UV index in August: 9

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average cloud cover in August
Karbala, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August - Karbala, Iraq
Average visibility in August
Karbala, 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).

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