August weather forecastGicheru, Kenya

August

Weather in August

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

Temperature

August's presence marks an average high-temperature of a warm 23°C (73.4°F), subtly varied from July's 22.6°C (72.7°F). During August nights, Gicheru records an average temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

In Gicheru, in August, during 16.4 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gicheru is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:36 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Gicheru, records 23°C (73.4°F), while the low-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 70%.

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

The average day length in August is 12h and 5min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.

In Gicheru, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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).