August weather forecastBusia, Kenya
August
Weather in August
As August approaches, Busia's weather conditions fluctuate marginally from the previous month. Rainfall increases, clocking 141mm (5.55") while sunshine hours remain constant, keeping the town brightly lit during the day. While no particular month seems to stand out in terms of temperature, August offers a slight rise only to level it back in September. Thus, August marks a significant midpoint in the weather cycle, bridging the gap between the rainy and dry season.Temperature
With the start of August, Busia measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), not significantly differing from July's 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average temperature drops to a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F) during the night in the month of August.Humidity
In Busia, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Busia, Kenya, during August, the rain falls for 30 days and regularly aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. In Busia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.8 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Busia, Kenya, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 8min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:47 EAT.
Sunshine
In Busia, Kenya, the average sunshine in August is 9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are April through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average high temperature in August: 26.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 15.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average pressure in August: 1013.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average wind speed in August: 4.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).
Average rainfall in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average rainfall in August: 141mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in August: 30 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in August
Busia, Kenya
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and June (8km).
