August weather forecastKhatib, Saudi Arabia
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Khatib, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 34.5°C (94.1°F).Temperature
The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), from a not significantly different 35.2°C (95.4°F). Khatib maintains a near steady average temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) during the nights of August, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.Heat index
The heat index for August is appraised at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Khatib, during August, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Khatib, Saudi Arabia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.2 days and collects up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Khatib is 12h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of August, in Khatib, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:26 +03.
Sunshine
May, June and August, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Khatib. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average high temperature in August: 34.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 31.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are June, July and August (31.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average pressure in August: 1005.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average wind speed in August: 13.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average humidity in August: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and July (62%).
Average rainfall in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average rainfall in August: 15mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average rainfall days in August: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average UV index in August: 8
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- Average cloud cover in August: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in August
Khatib, Saudi Arabia
- 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).
