August weather forecast
Ruacana, Namibia

August

Weather in August

In August, Ruacana begins to transition from winter to spring. The city experiences a slight increase in temperatures compared to July. Still, rains are scarce, and the clear skies allow for abundant sunshine. As the weeks progress, the wind's cool edge slowly begins to soften, filling the air with an aura of impending change. Although the temperatures start to increase, August still offers the last bit of winter's cool charm to its inhabitants.

Temperature

Ruacana in August denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) in July to a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Ruacana cools down to an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) in August.

Humidity

In Ruacana, the average relative humidity in August is 21%.

Rainfall

In Ruacana, rain does not fall in May through August.

Daylight

In Ruacana, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?
Ruacana in August has an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Ruacana, the average relative humidity in August is 21%.
What is the driest month?
In Ruacana, rain does not fall in May through August.
Does it rain in August?
In Ruacana, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Ruacana have in August?
The average day length in August is 11h and 32min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are August and September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Ruacana have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Ruacana?
In Ruacana, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average temperature in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in August: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.8°C

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

Average pressure in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average pressure in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average wind speed in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average humidity in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average humidity in August: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (18%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average rainfall days in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ruacana, 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: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average sunshine days in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average UV index in August
Ruacana, 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 - Ruacana, Namibia
Average cloud cover in August
Ruacana, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August - Ruacana, Namibia
Average visibility in August
Ruacana, 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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