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Al Qaţrūn Weather in August

Al Qaţrūn in August

The short of it: Al Qaţrūn in August averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 25° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 0 min

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

August in Al Qaţrūn brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 25°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 0 min in mid-August, 33 minutes less than a month before.

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 February and December.

Against its neighbours, Al Qaţrūn runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Tarāghin, 110 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Al Qaţrūn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 0 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TarāghinMurzuq District110 km NNW40°25°0.0 mm
MurzukMurzuq District130 km NW39°25°0.0 mm
Umm al ArānibMurzuq District132 km N39°24°0.0 mm
ZawīlahMurzuq District143 km NNE38°24°0.0 mm
Wādī 'UtbahMurzuq District168 km NW40°24°0.0 mm
SabhaSabha District233 km N39°24°0.0 mm
Al JadīdSabha District235 km N39°24°0.0 mm
Al GhurayfahWadi al Hayat240 km NW40°25°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Al Qaţrūn 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 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Al Qaţrūn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°6°2.0 mm11 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
February23°8°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°13°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April33°18°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May36°22°2.0 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
June39°24°1.0 mm15 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
July39°24°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
August39°25°1.0 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
September38°23°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October33°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
November27°12°0.0 mm11 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
December22°7°0.0 mm11 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Al Qaţrūn in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Al Qaţrūn in August?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Al Qaţrūn?

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

How long are the days in Al Qaţrūn in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 0 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 36 min in December to 13 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Al Qaţrūn in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Al Qaţrūn in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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