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Archers Post Weather in August

Archers Post in August

The short of it: Archers Post in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Archers Post brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 17°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Archers Post runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Isiolo, 33 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Archers Post, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IsioloIsiolo County33 km SSW29°17°6.0 mm
LareMeru County45 km SE24°13°36 mm
WambaSamburu County54 km NW27°14°7.0 mm
MauaMeru County55 km SE23°14°51 mm
KiiruaMeru County59 km SSW22°10°44 mm
MeruMeru County66 km S23°13°24 mm
KinnaIsiolo County70 km ESE29°18°1.0 mm
TimauMeru County78 km SW21°9°62 mm

The Almanac · Archers Post Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Archers Post by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°7.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°12 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March32°19°42 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April31°19°85 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May31°19°30 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June30°18°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°3.0 mm16 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August30°17°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September31°18°3.0 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October32°19°35 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November30°18°131 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
December30°17°48 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Archers Post in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Archers Post in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Archers Post?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Archers Post in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Archers Post in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Archers Post in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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