August weather forecastPetra, Jordan
August
Weather in August
With August arrives a slight reprieve from the July heat, though it still remains intense. Petra, bathed in the glory of the sun, becomes a palette of mesmerizing golden hues. Rainfall continues its hiatus, maintaining the aridity of the previous month. The intensity of the ultraviolet index weakens slightly, providing a little relief to explorers. Yet, the captivation of exploring Petra under a burning sun continues to enchant its visitors.Temperature
The temperature in Petra hits its peak in July and August, recording an average high-temperature of 33°C (91.4°F).Rainfall
June through September are months without rainfall in Petra, Jordan.Daylight
In Petra, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:32. On the last day of August, in Petra, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 19:02 +03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 12h.UV index
In Petra, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 11. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 11 during August leads to these advisories:
Carry out every crucial safety measure. People with fair skin may sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Directly after outdoor activities or swimming, a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ should be applied generously and reapplied frequently.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Petra, Jordan
- Average high temperature in August: 33°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 17°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).
Average rainfall in August
Petra, Jordan
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Petra, Jordan
- Average rainfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Petra, Jordan
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average UV index in August
Petra, Jordan
- Average UV index in August: 11
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
