August weather forecast
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a moderately hot month in Malekolon, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

With the start of August, Malekolon measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), not significantly differing from July's 28.4°C (83.1°F). Malekolon's average temperature throughout the nights in August exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.

Humidity

In Malekolon, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Malekolon, during August, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 314.3 rainfall days, and 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Malekolon, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:46 +10.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?
The high-temperature during August is 28.6°C (83.5°F) and the low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.
How much does it rain in Malekolon in August?
In Malekolon, in August, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 157mm (6.18") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Malekolon have in August?
The average day length in August is 11h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:46 +10.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In Malekolon, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average temperature in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (25.1°C).

Average pressure in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average pressure in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in August: 1010mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1010mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average wind speed in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average humidity in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average rainfall in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in August: 157mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (109mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average rainfall days in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (24.4 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average sunshine days in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (4.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.6 days).

Average UV index in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average UV index in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is April (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average cloud cover in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, September, October and November (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August - Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
Average visibility in August
Malekolon, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

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