Zambia Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Zambia experiences its winter season when the weather is cool and dry. The average temperature for the country ranges from a minimum of 12.1°C (53.8°F) to a maximum of 26.5°C (79.7°F), with an overall average of 19.2°C (66.6°F). The humidity is relatively low, with an average of 44.2%. Zambia receives very little precipitation in August, with an average of only 0.02mm (0.0008 inches) and a precipitation probability of 9.7%. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 26.4 km/h (16.4 mph), and gusts can reach up to 44.7 km/h (27.8 mph). The country has an average atmospheric pressure of 1021.5 mb (30.15 inHg). There is some cloud cover, with an average of 16.7%, but the skies are generally clear, with an average visibility of 18.1 km (11.3 miles) and an average UV index of 8.9, indicating a high risk of sunburn. The most common weather condition is clear skies during the day.
What is the temperature in Zambia in August?
Average air temperature in Zambia is 19.2°C (66.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in Zambia feels like 19°C (66.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.5°C (79.7°F) and feels like 25.7°C (78.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12.1°C (53.7°F) which feels like 12°C (53.5°F).
How hot is Zambia in August?
The hot temperature in August in Zambia rises to 34°C (93.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 44.2% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 31.4 °C (88.5°F). The average maximum temp in Zambia is 26.5°C (88.5°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Zambia in August?
The coldest temp in Zambia in August drops to 9°C (48.2°F) during the cold nights. With 26.4km/h (16.4mph) winds and 44.2% humidity it feels like 7.3°C (45.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12.1°C (53.7°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Zambia in August?
Yes, it rains for 3 days in Zambia in August averaging 0.02 mm of precipitation. Zambia has a 9.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Zambia throughout August?
Zambia has 0.02 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 3 days out of the entire month.
Is Zambia windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Zambia during August is 26.4km/h (16.4mph) and average windgust is 44.7km/h (27.8mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 40.7km/h (25.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Zambia in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from East direction in Zambia.
What are the humidity levels in Zambia in August?
The average humidity levels in Zambia in August are 44.2%. Daily humidity levels in Zambia range from 23.1% to 67% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Zambia in August?
Zambia has 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Zambia in August is at 6:22:49 and the sunset is at 17:59:15.
What is the cloud coverage in Zambia in August?
Clouds cover 16.7% of the sky on average throughout August in Zambia. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 71.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Zambia?
The average UV index in Zambia is 8.9 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Zambia in August?
The average solar radiation is 252.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Zambia during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 92.3 W/m2 to 293.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Zambia?
The average solar energy during August in Zambia is 21.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.9 MJ/m2, to 25.2 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Zambia in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Zambia in August.
What is the air pressure in Zambia in August?
On average the air pressure in Zambia in August is 1021.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.5 mb to 1028.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Zambia in August?
The average daylight visibility in Zambia in August is 18.1 km (11.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13.7 km (8.5 miles) to 21.1 km (13.1 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Zambia in August?
The average dew point in Zambia during August is 5.2°C (41.3°F).
Where is the data for Zambia climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Zambia in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- KAFUE POLDER, ZA
- LUSAKA INTERNATIONAL, ZA
- LUSAKA CITY, ZA
- MOUNT MAKULU, ZA
- FLKK