August weather forecastLaisamis, Kenya

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Laisamis, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Laisamis experiences a transition to a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 30.8°C (87.4°F). August nights are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In Laisamis, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

Rainfall

August is the last month it rains in Laisamis, Kenya. During 1.5 rainfall days, in August, Laisamis aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Laisamis, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 663mm (26.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Laisamis is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

In Laisamis, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, May through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in August leads to these recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Laisamis are 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Laisamis is 48%.

August is the last month it rains. During 1.5 rainfall days, in August, Laisamis aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Laisamis, Kenya, is 12h and 10min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

In Laisamis, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

January through March, May through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Laisamis.

In Laisamis, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (29.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in August: 27.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (27.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average humidity in August: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (44%).

Average rainfall in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (169mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in August: 29 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Laisamis, Kenya

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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