August weather forecastRuiru, Kenya

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Ruiru, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and an average low of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Temperature

Ruiru's average high-temperature in August is a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from July. Throughout August, the average low-temperature in Ruiru records at a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

In August, in Ruiru, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout August, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ruiru, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.5 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ruiru are January 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Ruiru, records 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Ruiru, Kenya, is 71%.

In Ruiru, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ruiru, Kenya, the average day length in August is 12h and 5min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, in Ruiru, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

In Ruiru, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in August is 9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

23.3°C

23.8°C

25.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

7.4km/h

7.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.7

8.9

9.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average high temperature in August: 23.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average pressure in August: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average wind speed in August: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average rainfall in August: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ruiru, 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 6min).

Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average sunshine days in August: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Ruiru, Kenya

Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).