August weather forecastGiagithu, Kenya

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Giagithu, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.6°C (56.5°F) and an average high of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

August's onset records an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), a near match to July's 23.3°C (73.9°F). Giagithu experiences an average low-temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F) in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Giagithu, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Giagithu, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

In Giagithu, the average sunshine in August is 9h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 13.6°C (56.5°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Giagithu, Kenya, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

In Giagithu, Kenya, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, in Giagithu, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Giagithu is 9h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Giagithu is 5. A UV Index estimate 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

23.3°C

23.8°C

25.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

7.4km/h

7.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.7

8.9

9.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average high temperature in August: 23.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average pressure in August: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average wind speed in August: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average humidity in August: 71%

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

Average rainfall in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average rainfall in August: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Giagithu, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Giagithu, Kenya

Average sunshine days in August: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Giagithu, 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).