Despite the heat,
Yanbu marks
August with the year's highest temperatures averaging at 40.4°C (104.7°F). The monthly rainfall count remains nil, highlighting the extreme aridity of Yanbu during August. Meanwhile, the lingering heat continues to be unrelenting, considering it is one of the hottest months of the year. The long daylight hours offer an opportunity for the city's inhabitants to carry on with their daily routines. August captures the peak of Yanbu's hot and arid summer.
Temperature
The highest temperatures are recorded in August, with averages reaching a high of 40.4°C (104.7°F) and a low of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
Heat index
The heat index value during August is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 59°C (138.2°F).
Warning: These weather conditions are regarded as very dangerous, as heatstroke is imminent.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 54%.
Rainfall
June through August are months without rainfall.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Yanbu is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:46 +03.