August weather forecastBungoma, Kenya

August

Weather in August

The month of August signals a steady return to the liveliness of warm weather in Bungoma after the calm of July. A further reduction in rainfall and ascending temperatures distinguishes August from its predecessor. The period allows the surroundings to recuperate from the rainy season, evolving into a vibrant and lively landscape. Amid these weather patterns, the warmest night temperature reaches 14.4°C (57.9°F). This change promises sunny days and starlit nights offering excellent conditions for outdoor activities.

Temperature

The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), not significantly different from the 23.3°C (73.9°F) of July. Bungoma records an average low-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F) throughout the month of August.

Humidity

In Bungoma, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bungoma, Kenya, in August, it is raining for 21.1 days, with typically 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation. In Bungoma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.6 days and collects up to 1133mm (44.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bungoma, Kenya, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of August, in Bungoma, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

Sunshine

In Bungoma, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In Bungoma, 24.6°C (76.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.4°C (57.9°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in August in Bungoma is 79%.

In Bungoma, Kenya, during August, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Bungoma, Kenya, is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of August in Bungoma, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Bungoma are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Bungoma, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in August: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (54%).

Average rainfall in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in August: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Bungoma, Kenya

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and June (8km).