August weather forecastGathanga, Kenya

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Gathanga, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.8°C (56.8°F) and max 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

The shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), closely mirroring July's climate. Gathanga, during the nights of August, experiences an average temperature drop to a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

In Gathanga, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 23°C (73.4°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 70%.

In Gathanga, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

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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

22.6°C

23°C

24.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.8km/h

9.2km/h

9.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.4

10.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average high temperature in August: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average pressure in August: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average wind speed in August: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average rainfall in August: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gathanga, 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: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Gathanga, Kenya

Average UV index in August: 5

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