August weather forecastChoma, Zambia
August
Weather in August
The weather in August in Choma, Zambia, continues along the same lines as the previous two months. Humidity remains extremely low, and rainfall is negligible, indicating that the drier winter season still holds. The month still benefits from the extended sunshine in contrast to the lowering temperatures. A noteworthy feature is the complete lack of rainfall in August. As the month progresses, wind speed gradually starts to decrease, making it the windiest month without the interjection of rainfall.Temperature
Choma's weather in August shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from July's agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F) to a warm 26.6°C (79.9°F). Despite a significant deviation from daily highs, August sees an average nighttime temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 39%.Rainfall
In Choma, rain does not fall in August and September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Choma is 11h and 34min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.
Sunshine
In Choma, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.UV index
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 the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average high temperature in August: 26.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average pressure in August: 1017.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average wind speed in August: 11.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average humidity in August: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average rainfall in August: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in August: 30.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (5.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Choma, 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, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in August: 4
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Choma, Zambia
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
