August weather forecastErice, Italy

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Erice, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 27.8°C (82°F) and lows at 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Erice, Italy, during August, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Erice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.3 days and collects up to 353mm (13.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Erice, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of August, in Erice, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:40 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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 UV index of 7 during August leads to these advisories:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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 hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Erice is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F).

The high-temperature in Erice, Italy, during August is 27.8°C (82°F) and the low-temperature is 25°C (77°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Erice, Italy, is 69%.

In August, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout August, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Erice, the average day length in August is 13h and 36min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of the month, in Erice, Italy, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:40 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average wind speed in August: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average rainfall in August: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Erice, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August
Erice, Italy

  • 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).