August weather forecastProspect, Zimbabwe

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a warm month in Prospect, Zimbabwe, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average low of 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Temperature

Prospect's weather in August presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F) in July to a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Prospect's average low-temperature in August stands at a cool 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 46%.

Rainfall

August and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Prospect, is 25.5°C (77.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 46%.

The months with the least rainfall are August and September Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In Prospect, in August, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in August is 11h and 32min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Prospect, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in August: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in August: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in August: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in August: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August
Prospect, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).