August weather forecast
Kafulwe, Zambia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Kafulwe, Zambia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

The start of August is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F) in July to a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 15.7°C (60.3°F) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.7 rainfall days, and 1883mm (74.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August leads to these advisories:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?
The average high-temperature, in August, in Kafulwe, is 30.9°C (87.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.7°C (60.3°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Kafulwe, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.
When does it start raining?
August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kafulwe have in August?
The average day length in August is 11h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kafulwe have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in August?
In Kafulwe, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (13.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average pressure in August: 1015mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (381mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average UV index in August: 7

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

Average cloud cover in August
Kafulwe, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in August
Kafulwe, 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, February, March, April and December (7km).

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