August weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

August

Weather in August

The weather in August in Chingola remains consistent with previous months, maintaining high pressure and low humidity. Despite the lack of rainfall, temperatures start to increase, signalling the end of the cooler, dry period. A slight reduction in wind speed is also observed. The trend of high number of sunshine hours and days continues, providing ideal weather for outdoor activities.

Temperature

August's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from July's warm 25.4°C (77.7°F) to a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F). August nights bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

In Chingola, rain does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 13.6°C (56.5°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 37%.
What is the driest month?
June through August are months without rainfall in Chingola.
Does it rain in August?
In Chingola, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.
What is the average length of the day in August in Chingola?
In Chingola, the average day length in August is 11h and 43min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Chingola?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average temperature in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average pressure in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in August: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average wind speed in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average humidity in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average rainfall days in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Chingola, 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 October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average sunshine days in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in August - Chingola, Zambia
Average cloud cover in August
Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).

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