August weather forecast
Oshikunde, Namibia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Oshikunde, Namibia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

August's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from July's warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) to a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F). Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature lowers to a refreshing 14.2°C (57.6°F) during August nights.

Humidity

In Oshikunde, the average relative humidity in August is 20%.

Rainfall

In Oshikunde, rain does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:46 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Oshikunde are August and September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Oshikunde, is 30.8°C (87.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.2°C (57.6°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
The average relative humidity in August is 20%.
What is the driest month?
May through September are months without rainfall.
What is the average length of the day in August in Oshikunde?
In August, the average day length in Oshikunde is 11h and 32min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:46 CAT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are August and September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Oshikunde, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
How high is the UV index in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average temperature in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in August: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average pressure in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average wind speed in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average humidity in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average humidity in August: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (17%).

Average rainfall in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average rainfall in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (62mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average rainfall days in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average sunshine days in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 31 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average UV index in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average cloud cover in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August - Oshikunde, Namibia
Average visibility in August
Oshikunde, Namibia
  • 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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