August weather forecast
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

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Weather in August

August continues the trend from July with only minor changes to the weather in Arawa. A slight rise in temperatures is noticeable, reaching highs of 26°C (78.8°F). However, noticeable change is the rise in rainfall reaching its annual peak of 511mm (20.12"). The cloud cover remains dense, leading to shortened daylight hours. The conditions in August are a precursor to September's similar weather pattern, albeit with reduced rainfall.

Temperature

The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 26°C (78.8°F) from July's 25.8°C (78.4°F). Arawa's average low-temperature in August is measured at an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Arawa, Papua New Guinea.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.8 days and accumulates 511mm (20.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Arawa, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of August in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:37 +10.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Arawa is 4.5h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Arawa in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, during August are 26°C (78.8°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Arawa?

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Arawa, Papua New Guinea.

What is the average humidity in August in Arawa?

The average relative humidity in August in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, is 92%.

What is the rainiest month in Arawa?

The month with the most rainfall in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, is August, when the rain falls for 30.8 days and typically aggregates up to 511mm (20.12") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Arawa in August?

In Arawa, Papua New Guinea, in August, it is raining for 30.8 days, with typically 511mm (20.12") of accumulated precipitation.

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

The average day length in August is 11h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Arawa?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:37 +10.

How many hours of sunshine does Arawa have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Arawa?

The months with the lowest UV index in Arawa are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Arawa?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average temperature in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in August: 26°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are November and December (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average pressure in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in August: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average wind speed in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.2km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average humidity in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in August: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (88%).

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Average rainfall in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in August: 511mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (511mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (281mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall days in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in August: 30.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (26.8 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average sunshine days in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in August: 0 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0 days).

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Average UV index in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average UV index in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average cloud cover in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in August: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).

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Average visibility in August
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average visibility in August - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6km).

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