August weather forecastKericho, Kenya
August
Weather in August
As August sets in, the city of Kericho shows slight variations in its usual weather patterns. This month records a small rise in temperature, providing a break from the consecutive cooler months. However, August reverts back to the wetter conditions with increased rainfall. As the month progresses, the relative humidity presents a slight decline indicating a gradual reduction in the wet conditions. The wind speeds slightly increase, pushing away the dense clouds, improving visibility across the city.Temperature
The average high-temperature is a still pleasant 21.1°C (70°F) in August, hardly different from the 20°C (68°F) recorded in July. During the month of August, an average low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) is recorded.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Kericho is 83%.Rainfall
In Kericho, in August, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 166mm (6.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Kericho, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.9 days and collects up to 1768mm (69.61") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Kericho is 12h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of August, in Kericho, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.
Sunshine
In Kericho, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.UV index
January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Kericho. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average high temperature in August: 21.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 11.5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average pressure in August: 1015.4mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average wind speed in August: 6.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (61%).
Average rainfall in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average rainfall in August: 166mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (246mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (48mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in August: 28.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and June (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in August: 1.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in August
Kericho, Kenya
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January and February (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (7km).
