August weather forecast
Kawambwa, Zambia

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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

Kawambwa's transition into August sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F) in July to a hot 30.9°C (87.6°F). Kawambwa reports a sharp reduction in temperature during August, averaging at a mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) at night.

Humidity

In Kawambwa, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Kawambwa 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, in Kawambwa, there are 207.7 rainfall days, and 1883mm (74.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Kawambwa 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 August, the average sunshine in Kawambwa 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kawambwa in August?

In Kawambwa, in August, the average high-temperature is 30.9°C (87.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.7°C (60.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Kawambwa?

The average relative humidity in August is 37%.

When does it start to rain in Kawambwa?

August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Kawambwa?

In August, the average day length in Kawambwa, Zambia, is 11h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Kawambwa?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, in Kawambwa, Zambia, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kawambwa have in August?

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

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kawambwa?

The months with the highest UV index in Kawambwa, Zambia, are August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in August in Kawambwa?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Kawambwa, Zambia, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average pressure in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average wind speed in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average humidity in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average UV index in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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).

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Average visibility in August
Kawambwa, Zambia

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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