Khasab's weather in
August continues to persist with the summer season's trend. August experiences a touch of relief as temperatures slide down marginally from their
July peaks. Despite this relief, it’s still an intensely hot month. The city observes no rainfall during this period; thus, the arid conditions persist. However, a slight decrease in daylight hours marks the end of the long summer days.
Temperature
August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.6°C (101.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Khasab encounters an average low-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) during August nights.
Heat index
During August, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 65°C (149°F).
Warning: These weather conditions are held as extremely risky, with imminent heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
Rainfall
June, August through
October are months without rainfall in Khasab.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of August, in Khasab, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:35 +04.