Weather in August
As
August unfolds in
Al Hofuf,
Saudi Arabia, there is a slight regression in the intense summer heat seen in
July, but the weather remains typically hot. The rainfall in August, although negligible, holds the distinction of being the first after months of drought. A minimal increase in humidity is observed but does little to counteract the prevailing arid conditions. As months progress, the daylight hours start dwindling, signaling the gradual route towards an end to peak summer. A further reduction in temperature can be expected as the heat wave starts to recede, giving way to the more tolerable warmth of
September.
Temperature
On the advent of August, Al Hofuf's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still burning hot 45.4°C (113.7°F) from July's 45.7°C (114.3°F). Al Hofuf in August observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 28.9°C (84°F).
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 30%.
Rainfall
January through
May, August,
October through
December are months with rainfall. August is the first month it rains in Al Hofuf. Throughout August, Al Hofuf receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 83mm (3.27") of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
In Al Hofuf, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:01 +03.