August weather forecast
Kawambwa, Zambia

August

Weather in August

Trailing from a rainless July, August witnesses an ascent in minimum temperature, settling around 15.7°C (60.3°F). The sunshine hours indicate an upward trend as daylight lasts for about 11.8 hours on an average day. As September approaches, it holds promises of longer sunny days and a slight rise in temperatures. These changes in weather evidently craft a distinctive character of this month, opposed to the cool breeze and cloudless skies July offered. The peculiarity of August revolves around the balance it maintains between the warmth of summer days and the slightly cooler nights.

Temperature

August's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 27.9°C (82.2°F) in July to a hot 30.9°C (87.6°F). During August, Kawambwa reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August 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. In Kawambwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.7 days and collects up to 1883mm (74.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kawambwa, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?
Kawambwa in August has an average high-temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity 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 Kawambwa have in August?
In Kawambwa, the average day length in August is 11h and 48min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.
How long on average sun shines 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 reading in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, Zambia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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
Kawambwa, 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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