August weather forecast
Kaptama, Kenya

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a moderately hot month in Kaptama, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F), showing little deviation from July's 22.3°C (72.1°F). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F) is noted during the nights in August.

Humidity

In Kaptama, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kaptama, during August, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kaptama, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kaptama, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?
In August, in Kaptama, the average high-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.8°C (51.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.
How much does it rain in August?
In Kaptama, Kenya, in August, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In August, the average day length is 12h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaptama have in August?
In Kaptama, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.1h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Kaptama?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average temperature in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average pressure in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average wind speed in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average humidity in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average rainfall in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average rainfall in August: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average rainfall days in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average sunshine days in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average UV index in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average cloud cover in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August - Kaptama, Kenya
Average visibility in August
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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