August weather forecastKilawa, Kenya

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another warm month in Kilawa, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average high of 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

Kilawa ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Kilawa, in August, witnesses an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Kilawa is 60%.

Rainfall

In Kilawa, in August, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kilawa, Kenya, there are 177.5 rainfall days, and 606mm (23.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kilawa, Kenya, is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of August, in Kilawa, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Kilawa experiences an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

In Kilawa, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

In Kilawa, in August, during 2.7 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Kilawa, Kenya, is 12h and 3min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Kilawa, Kenya, is 9.6h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kilawa, Kenya.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kilawa, Kenya, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kilawa is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average pressure in August: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in August: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.4 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3 days).

Average UV index in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Kilawa, Kenya

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, November and December (8km).