August weather forecast
Mkushi, Zambia

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Weather in August

Mkushi transitions into August with noticeable improvements in weather conditions. Especially prominent is the surge in the average high temperature from 22.3°C (72.1°F) in July to 25.8°C (78.4°F) in August. This sudden increase sets August apart, marking it as a warmer month. Compared to July, August features fewer cold mornings and relatively hotter afternoons, making it a contrasting month compared to its predecessor. It’s a great month to visit Mkushi if you prefer warm and dry weather.

Temperature

With the onset of August, Mkushi's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from July's pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F) to a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F). Mkushi observes a noteworthy temperature drop from the daily highs during August nights, with a mean temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Humidity

In Mkushi, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

Rainfall

August is the last month it rains in Mkushi, Zambia. During 1 rainfall days, in August, Mkushi aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Mkushi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 672mm (26.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of August, in Mkushi, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Mkushi is 7.4h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Mkushi?

The high-temperature in Mkushi during August is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the low-temperature is 11.9°C (53.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Mkushi?

In Mkushi, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

What is the last month it rains in Mkushi?

August is the last month it rains. During 1 rainfall days, in August, Mkushi aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

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

The average day length in August is 11h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Mkushi?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, in Mkushi, Zambia, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Mkushi?

The average sunshine duration in August in Mkushi, Zambia, is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in August in Mkushi?

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 radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average temperature in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average pressure in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average wind speed in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average humidity in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (37%).

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Average rainfall in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average rainfall in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (168mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average rainfall days in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mkushi, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average sunshine days in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Mkushi, Zambia

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Mkushi, Zambia

Average cloud cover in August - Mkushi, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in August
Mkushi, Zambia

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

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

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