August weather forecastGithanga, Kenya

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Githanga, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10°C (50°F) and max 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

Githanga in August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F), indicating a slight variation from July's 20.6°C (69.1°F). Githanga registers a consistent average low-temperature of 10°C (50°F) during August.

Humidity

In Githanga, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Githanga, in August, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 212.1 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Githanga, Kenya, is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of August in Githanga, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Githanga experiences an average high-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low-temperature of 10°C (50°F).

The average relative humidity in August in Githanga is 77%.

In August, in Githanga, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout August, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of August in Githanga, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Githanga, Kenya, is 8.7h.

June through August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Githanga, Kenya.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in August: 21.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average pressure in August: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in August: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Githanga, 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 42min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in August
Githanga, Kenya

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (6km).