August weather forecastArua, Uganda
August
Weather in August
As August unfolds, Arua experiences slightly warmer days with temperatures marginally increasing to 26.9°C (80.4°F) from July. The level of rainfall reaches its zenith at 194mm (7.64"), indicating the peak of the rain-laden season. The sky remains heavily adorned with clouds, a testament to the ubiquitous rain that marks these months. The city continues to experience a slowdown in the wind speed and retains the reduced daylight hours from the previous month. Despite the showers, the city boasts an average 8.5 hours of sunshine, encouraging the inhabitants to continue with their routine life.Temperature
The introduction of August in Arua sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), hardly deviating from July. August brings Arua a consistent average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).Humidity
August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Arua, in August, it is raining for 29.7 days, with typically 194mm (7.64") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arua, there are 235.5 rainfall days, and 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Arua, Uganda, is 12h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Arua is August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average high temperature in August: 26.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 17.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (17.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (38%).
Average rainfall in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average rainfall in August: 194mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average rainfall days in August: 29.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average cloud cover in August: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Arua, Uganda
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (8km).
