August weather forecastOpika, Uganda

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Opika, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

In August, Opika notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Opika expects an average low of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Opika, during August, the rain falls for 29.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 194mm (7.64") of precipitation. In Opika, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.5 days and collects up to 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Opika is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of August in Opika, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Opika, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Opika is August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Opika, Uganda, during August are 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 17.1°C (62.8°F) respectively. In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

In August, in Opika, Uganda, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout August, 194mm (7.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Opika, Uganda, the average day length in August is 12h and 13min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:01 EAT.

The month with the least sunshine in Opika is August, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Opika, Uganda, is 8.5h.

August is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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
Opika, 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).