August weather forecastCraiova, Romania

Weather in August

August in Craiova holds onto the coattails of July's harsh weather but with a diminishing intensity. Temperatures begin a slow descent, yet remain quite elevated. The ample sunshine during the day gives way to pleasant evenings, making nights under the stars a popular choice. The decrease in daylight hours, although marginal, indicates the onset of autumn. As the season moves towards September, residents begin to feel incremental changes in the weather, marking the start of cooler months.

Temperature

August's presence in Craiova records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), closely mirroring July's climate. Craiova reports a marked divergence from daytime peaks throughout August, with lows averaging at a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Rainfall

In Craiova, in August, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. In Craiova, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 582mm (22.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Craiova, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Craiova is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of August in Craiova, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:02 EEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Craiova is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Craiova is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in August leads to these recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.