August weather forecast
Hombolo, Tanzania

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Hombolo, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), nearly identical to July's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Hombolo witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F) throughout August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall in Hombolo.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of August in Hombolo, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Hombolo, Tanzania, are August and September, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Hombolo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Hombolo in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Hombolo, is 28.7°C (83.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.1°C (59.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Hombolo?
In Hombolo, Tanzania, the average relative humidity in August is 56%.
What is the driest month in Hombolo?
June through September are months without rainfall.
What is the average length of the day in August in Hombolo?
The average day length in August in Hombolo, Tanzania, is 11h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Hombolo?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Hombolo, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Hombolo?
August and September, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Hombolo, Tanzania.
How long on average sun shines in August in Hombolo?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Hombolo, Tanzania, is 9.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hombolo?
The months with the lowest UV index in Hombolo, Tanzania, are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in August in Hombolo?
In Hombolo, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May and June (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in August: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in August: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (51%).

Average rainfall in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Hombolo, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (8km).

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