August weather forecast
Sde Boker, Israel

August remains hot and dry in Sde Boker, similar to July, with the warmest low temperatures of 22.5°C (72.5°F). It's the last hoorah of intense summer heat, with high daily sunshine hours. As residents await a reprieve from the summer heat, they can expect a slight decrease in temperature moving into September.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and lows of 22.5°C (72.5°F), August is the warmest month in Sde Boker.

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Sde Boker, rain does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In Sde Boker, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Sde Boker, Israel, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:05 IDT.

Sunshine

In Sde Boker, the average sunshine in August is 12.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sde Boker. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.