August weather forecastGachoka, Kenya

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a warm month in Gachoka, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 13.9°C (57°F).

Temperature

Gachoka experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 22.8°C (73°F) in July. Throughout August, the average low-temperature in Gachoka records at a refreshing 13.9°C (57°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

In Gachoka, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gachoka, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.6 days and collects up to 784mm (30.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gachoka, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gachoka, Kenya, are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In August, in Gachoka, the average high-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Gachoka is 70%.

In Gachoka, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gachoka, Kenya.

In Gachoka, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

22.8°C

23.6°C

25.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1km/h

7.6km/h

7.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.4

10.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average high temperature in August: 23.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.7°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and December (13°C).

Average pressure in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average pressure in August: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average wind speed in August: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (62%).

Average rainfall in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall in August: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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

Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in August: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Gachoka, Kenya

Average UV index in August: 5

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