August weather forecast
Hargeisa, Somalia

August in Hargeisa, carries with it the wind condition prevalent in July but with a decrease in your average speed from 36.8km/h (22.9mph) to 33.2km/h (20.6mph). The city faces a brief surge in average rainfall from July, with recording showing an increase to 35mm (1.38"). The dwindling daylight hours indicate the approach of fall, while UV Index remains high. In addition to the above, the rise in cloud cover alongside stable visibility indicates comfortable weather for sightseeing. Despite being far into the summer season, the weather remains fundamentally balanced in Hargeisa during August.

Temperature

Hargeisa, Somalia, experiences an average high-temperature of a hot 30.1°C (86.2°F) in August, subtly different from July's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Throughout the month of August, Hargeisa observes an average nighttime temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 48%.

Rainfall

In Hargeisa, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Hargeisa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 405mm (15.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hargeisa, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13 EAT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Hargeisa, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hargeisa, Somalia, are April through June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.