August weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

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Weather in August

The weather in August in Chingola remains consistent with previous months, maintaining high pressure and low humidity. Despite the lack of rainfall, temperatures start to increase, signalling the end of the cooler, dry period. A slight reduction in wind speed is also observed. The trend of high number of sunshine hours and days continues, providing ideal weather for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Chingola perceives a slight temperature ascent during August, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F) in July to a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F). Chingola records a significant temperature drop in August nights, lowering to an average of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

June through August are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chingola, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

In Chingola, in August, the average high-temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Chingola, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.

What is the driest month?

In Chingola, rain does not fall in June through August.

Does it rain in August?

In Chingola, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 11h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chingola have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Chingola, 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.

Average temperature in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average temperature in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average pressure in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in August: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average wind speed in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average humidity in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall days in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average sunshine days in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average UV index in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average cloud cover in August - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Chingola, Zambia

Average visibility in August - Chingola, 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 and March (6km).

Chingola, Zambia

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