August weather forecast
Atar, Mauritania

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Weather in August

As August unfolds, Atar witnesses a downtrend in temperature with daytime temperatures dropping slightly from July. Despite a lower temperature range, relative humidity increases making the city feel warmer than it is. It also marks the rainiest month of the year with Atar recording a ringing 9mm (0.35") of rain. There's a decrease in daylight hours, following the trend initiated in July. The city also experiences a relative increase in cloud cover compared to the previous month, providing some relief from the persistent direct sunlight.

Temperature

In August, Atar notes an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.4°C (104.7°F), hardly different from the preceding month. In August, the average low-temperature is a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 27%.

Rainfall

In Atar, in August, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Atar, Mauritania, there are 25.2 rainfall days, and 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Atar is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in August translates into this advice:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Atar in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Atar are 40.4°C (104.7°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Atar?

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 27%.

What is the average humidity in August in Atar?

In Atar, the average relative humidity in August is 27%.

How much does it rain in Atar in August?

In Atar, Mauritania, in August, during 5.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Atar?

In August, the average day length in Atar is 12h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Atar?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Atar?

The months with the most sunshine in Atar, Mauritania, are May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Atar?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Atar is 9.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Atar?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Atar is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average temperature in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in August: 40.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 29.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average pressure in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in August: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average wind speed in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.3km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average humidity in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in August: 27%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (27%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (17%).

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Average rainfall in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average rainfall in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in August: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and April (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average rainfall days in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (6.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average sunshine days in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in August: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (22.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average UV index in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in August: 8

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average cloud cover in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in August: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in August
Atar, Mauritania

Average visibility in August - Atar, Mauritania
  • 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).

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