August weather forecast
Chavuma, Zambia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Chavuma, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.9°C (57°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F) in July to a tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F). With a significant daily temperature differential, Chavuma's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 13.9°C (57°F).

Humidity

In Chavuma, the average relative humidity in August is 30%.

Rainfall

In Chavuma, rain does not fall in May through August.

Daylight

In Chavuma, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chavuma, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?
An average high-temperature, in August, in Chavuma, is 31.3°C (88.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
The average relative humidity in August is 30%.
What is the driest month in Chavuma?
May through August are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in August?
In Chavuma, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In August, the average day length is 11h and 41min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Chavuma, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
How high is the UV index in August?
In Chavuma, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average temperature in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average pressure in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average wind speed in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average humidity in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (26%).

Average rainfall in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average rainfall in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (136mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average rainfall days in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.2 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average sunshine days in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.7 days).

Average UV index in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average UV index in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average cloud cover in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August - Chavuma, Zambia
Average visibility in August
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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