August weather forecastAr Ruff, Sudan

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another torrid month in Ar Ruff, Sudan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 35.1°C (95.2°F).

Temperature

The initiation of August records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.1°C (95.2°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. In Ar Ruff, the August nights cool down to an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Ar Ruff, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Ar Ruff, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Take the necessary steps to protect yourself; unprotected skin and eyes are vulnerable to damage. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.1°C (95.2°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

The average relative humidity in August in Ar Ruff is 52%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

In Ar Ruff, in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 35min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

July and August, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

In Ar Ruff, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average high temperature in August: 35.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (41°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 26.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average pressure in August: 1009mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1006.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average wind speed in August: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average humidity in August: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (11%).

Average rainfall in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average rainfall in August: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, April, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average UV index in August: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Ar Ruff, Sudan

  • 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).