August weather forecastKumi, Uganda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kumi, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 17.3°C (63.1°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Kumi's average high-temperature at the onset of August, reaching a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F) from July's 26.9°C (80.4°F). During August, the temperature in Kumi tends to dip to an average of 17.3°C (63.1°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kumi, Uganda, during August, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kumi, there are 267.3 rainfall days, and 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kumi, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:48 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kumi, Uganda, is 8.7h.

UV index

In Kumi, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Kumi, Uganda, vary between a high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

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

In Kumi, Uganda, during August, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, 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 18:48 EAT.

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

In Kumi, Uganda, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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
Kumi, 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).