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Mirriah Weather in August

Mirriah in August

The short of it: Mirriah in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 23° · rain 138 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

August in Mirriah brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 23°, with about 138 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-August, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Mirriah runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Zinder, 21 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Mirriah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 44 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZinderZinder Region21 km WNW33°23°142 mm
Damagaram TakèrZinder Region60 km NE33°22°102 mm
TakiétaZinder Region67 km W32°22°149 mm
DungasZinder Region75 km SSE33°23°165 mm
MatameyZinder Region80 km WSW32°22°162 mm
MagariaZinder Region83 km SSW32°22°181 mm
ZangoKatsina State102 km SW31°22°185 mm
BaburaJigawa State105 km S31°22°210 mm

The Almanac · Mirriah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm.

Climate of Mirriah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°14°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February33°17°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March38°21°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°25°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May41°26°10 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June38°26°25 mm12 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July35°24°94 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August33°23°138 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September35°23°48 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October37°22°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December31°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mirriah in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mirriah in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 138 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Mirriah?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Mirriah in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Mirriah in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mirriah in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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