August weather forecastGonome, Japan

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gonome, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°C (66°F) and 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.4°C (83.1°F) at the peak and 18.9°C (66°F) at the base.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Gonome is 84%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout August, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gonome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.1 days and collects up to 803mm (31.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Gonome, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gonome is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:09 JST.

Sunshine

In Gonome, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Gonome is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

August, with its average high-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F), holds the record as the warmest month in Gonome.

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.4°C (83.1°F) and 18.9°C (66°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Gonome is 84%.

In August, in Gonome, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout August, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Gonome.

The average day length in August in Gonome is 13h and 36min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:09 JST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 8.5h.

In Gonome, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average pressure in August: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average rainfall in August: 80mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in August: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Gonome, Japan

  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, July, August and September (7km).