August weather forecastJos, Nigeria
August
Weather in August
The wet season in Jos continues into August, though the downpours reduce slightly to 272mm (10.71"). Despite the slight decline, the city remains enveloped in a moist ambiance as late afternoons often give way to thunderstorms. The wettest quarter of the year gradually withdraws, seeing a marginal recede in rainfall levels. Agricultural activities prosper, thanks to the ample water supply. Holding onto the remnants of the wet season, September enters with a gradual shift of the weather scenario.Temperature
Jos experiences its lowest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and a low of 18.3°C (64.9°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, August is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Jos, in August, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 272mm (10.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.3 rainfall days, and 1233mm (48.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Jos is 12h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34 WAT.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year in Jos, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 25.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.1°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 18.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (22%).
Average rainfall in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 272mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (284mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 30.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June, July and August (0.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in August
Jos, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).
