August weather forecastSioma, Zambia

August weather forecast for Sioma, Zambia: August, the last month of the winter in Sioma, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F). Sioma anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during August nights, with an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Sioma, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

August brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) in July to a tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F). Sioma anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during August nights, with an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 28%.

Rainfall

In Sioma, rain does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Sioma, records 31.2°C (88.2°F), while the low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 28%.

May through September are months without rainfall.

The average day length in August is 11h and 34min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

In Sioma, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average pressure in August: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average humidity in August: 28%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (22%).

Average rainfall in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (162mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August
Sioma, Zambia

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).