August weather forecastMachakos, Kenya
August
Weather in August
Machakos, Kenya in August prolongs the weather patterns from July with minimal variance. The dry spell extends into this month, maintaining the lean towards cooler and drier conditions. The wind speeds slightly recover and the sunshine hours remain steady, providing a balanced weather tableau. It remains an optimal time for outdoor recreational activities or for exploring the local culture and marketplaces. August possesses an ideal temperature range of 14°C (57.2°F) to 23.8°C (74.8°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature for August is a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. During the month of August, Machakos's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 14°C (57.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Machakos is 69%.Rainfall
In August, in Machakos, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout August, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.8 rainfall days, and 533mm (20.98") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Machakos, Kenya, is 12h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Machakos, Kenya, is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Machakos, Kenya, are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 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: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average high temperature in August: 23.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (23.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average pressure in August: 1016.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average wind speed in August: 9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average humidity in August: 69%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).
Average rainfall in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average rainfall in August: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (102mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in August: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.5 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Machakos, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in August: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in August: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Machakos, Kenya
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (6km).
