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Raqo Weather in August

Raqo in August

The short of it: Raqo in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 21° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 20 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & December

Thirty years of records give Raqo an average August high of 33°, a low of 21° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 20 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and December.

Against its neighbours, Raqo runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Golwayn, 10 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Raqo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 20 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GolwaynSomali10 km N33°21°0.0 mm
Digih Habar EsSomali15 km E33°21°0.0 mm
DuubanSomali37 km NE33°21°0.0 mm
El BahaySomali42 km W33°21°0.0 mm
CabudwaaqGalguduud45 km ESE33°22°0.0 mm
YamarugleySomali50 km NNE33°21°0.0 mm
NeefkuceliyeSomali53 km WNW33°21°0.0 mm
LasoanoSomali55 km WSW33°21°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Raqo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Raqo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°1.0 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
February34°20°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
March35°21°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April35°22°82 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦
May34°22°52 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
June34°22°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
July33°21°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August33°21°0.0 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
September35°22°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October33°22°64 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
November33°20°36 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December33°19°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Raqo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Raqo in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Raqo?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and December.

How long are the days in Raqo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 45 min in December to 12 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Raqo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Raqo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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