August weather forecast
Mumbwa, Zambia

August

Weather in August

The weather in August in Mumbwa is representative of the transition from the dry to wet season. The conditions start to vary, with increased temperatures and the initiation of rainfall after several dry months. The highest recorded temperature is in August, at 28.4°C (83.1°F). Meanwhile, moving into September, the weather continues to warm up successively, with a remarkable increase in temperatures signaling the onset of the hot season. Therefore, August serves as the threshold between the mild dry season and the forthcoming hot weather.

Temperature

With the onset of August, Mumbwa's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from July's warm 24.5°C (76.1°F) to a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F). Mumbwa experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F) throughout August.

Humidity

In Mumbwa, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Mumbwa, records 28.4°C (83.1°F), while the low-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Mumbwa, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.
What is the driest month?
In Mumbwa, rain does not fall in June through September.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In Mumbwa, the average day length in August is 11h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:06 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Mumbwa, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Mumbwa is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average temperature in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average wind speed in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average humidity in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

Average rainfall in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average rainfall in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (237mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average rainfall days in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.3 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average sunshine days in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average UV index in August
Mumbwa, 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 and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average cloud cover in August
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average visibility in August
Mumbwa, 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 and March (7km).

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