Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), not significantly different from the 22.6°C (72.7°F) of July. During the nights in August, the temperature in Gathanje averages to a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Gathanje is 70%.Rainfall
In Gathanje, 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 Gathanje, Kenya, the average length of the day in August 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.
Sunshine
In Gathanje, the average sunshine in August is 9.1h.UV index
January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What are August temperatures?
What is the average humidity in August?
How many days does it rain in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Gathanje?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
How many hours of sunshine does Gathanje have in August?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in August?
Average temperature in August
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, Kenya
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min
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 1min
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
Gathanje, 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
Gathanje, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Gathanje, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in August: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Gathanje, Kenya
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).
