August weather forecastPetra, Spain

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Petra, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.6°C (81.7°F) and min 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and lows of 24.2°C (75.6°F), August is the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are June through September, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Petra, in August, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of August in Petra, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 21:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

Sunshine

In Petra, the average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Petra. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

In Petra, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Petra, is 27.6°C (81.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.2°C (75.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

In Petra, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.

In Petra, Spain, during August, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 13h and 41min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 21:00. On the last day of the month, in Petra, Spain, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Petra is 10.6h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Petra.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 24.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average pressure in August: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average rainfall in August: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Petra, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in August: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Petra, Spain

  • 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).