August weather forecastAfikim, Israel
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Afikim, Israel, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°C (71.4°F) and max 34.5°C (94.1°F).Temperature
August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 34.5°C (94.1°F) at the peak and 21.9°C (71.4°F) at the base.Heat index
August's mean heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 59%.Rainfall
In Afikim, rain does not fall in July and August.Daylight
In Afikim, Israel, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 20min.On the first day of August in Afikim, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:03 IDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Afikim are June through August, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Afikim. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average high temperature in August: 34.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 21.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8°C).
Average pressure in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average pressure in August: 1007.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average wind speed in August: 10.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average humidity in August: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (49%).
Average rainfall in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (54mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Afikim, Israel
- Average cloud cover in August: 8
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Afikim, Israel
- 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).
