August weather forecastMareth, Tunisia
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Mareth, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 35°C (95°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).Temperature
Mareth's average high-temperature in August is a still sweltering 35°C (95°F), indicating a subtle variation from July. In August, Mareth experiences a temperature dip to an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F) at night.Heat index
For August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 45%.Rainfall
In Mareth, in August, it is raining for 1.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 45.9 rainfall days, and 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of August, in Mareth, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:45 CET.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.4h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average high temperature in August: 35°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 24.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average pressure in August: 1013.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average wind speed in August: 16.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (19.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (14.1km/h).
Average humidity in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average humidity in August: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).
Average rainfall in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average rainfall in August: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- Average cloud cover in August: 6
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in August
Mareth, Tunisia
- 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).
