August weather forecastKapiri, Uganda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Kapiri, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and an average low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

Kapiri's August reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), exhibiting a minor difference from July. An average minimum temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) is recorded during the month of August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Kapiri, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout August, 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kapiri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.3 days and collects up to 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kapiri, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kapiri is 8.7h.

UV index

In Kapiri, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Kapiri, is 27.6°C (81.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Kapiri, Uganda, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

In August, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout August, 183mm (7.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Kapiri, the average day length in August is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of August in Kapiri, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

In Kapiri, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.7h.

In Kapiri, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (34.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (16.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (44%).

Average rainfall in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in August: 183mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (19mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and September (0.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Kapiri, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Kapiri, 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 April, May, June, July, August and September (8km).