August weather forecast
Nchelenge, Zambia

August

Weather in August

August heralds the peak of the dry season with a notable surge in the average daytime temperature reaching 30.9°C (87.6°F). On the contrary, nights are relatively cooler, thanks to the average low temperature rising only to 15.7°C (60.3°F). Despite the substantial decrease in cloud cover, humidity levels remain significantly low. The month experiences negligible rainfall, marking an extension of the prolonged dry spell. Balancing the higher temperatures, wind speeds reduces slightly compared to July.

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in August, the average high-temperature shifts from July's moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F) to a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F). During August, the nighttime temperature presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

January through June, August through December are months with rainfall. 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

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In Nchelenge, the average sunshine in August 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?
The average high-temperature, in August, in Nchelenge, 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. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Nchelenge?
The average relative humidity in August is 37%.
When does it start to rain?
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?
The average day length in August is 11h and 49min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in August in Nchelenge?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nchelenge is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average temperature in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average pressure in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average wind speed in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average humidity in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average rainfall in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average rainfall days in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average sunshine days in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average UV index in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average cloud cover in August
Nchelenge, 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 - Nchelenge, Zambia
Average visibility in August
Nchelenge, 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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