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Argo Weather in August

Argo in August

The short of it: Argo in August averages a high of 44 °C (110 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 44° · low 28° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 47 min

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

August in Argo brings afternoons near 44° and nights around 28°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 47 min in mid-August, 25 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 January and December.

Against its neighbours, Argo runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Karmah an Nuzul, 13 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Argo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 47 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Karmah an NuzulNorthern State13 km N44°28°6.0 mm
DongolaNorthern State38 km S43°28°8.0 mm
Ad DabbahNorthern State172 km SSE42°28°34 mm
KuraymahNorthern State185 km SE43°29°9.0 mm
MeroweNorthern State187 km SE43°29°12 mm
Wadi HalfaNorthern State272 km NNE41°28°1.0 mm
Abu SimbelAswan338 km NNE42°27°1.0 mm
El BaugaRiver Nile393 km ESE41°28°19 mm

The Almanac · Argo 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 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

Climate of Argo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°9°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°11°0.0 mm15 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
March34°14°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April39°19°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
May42°23°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
June44°26°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
July44°26°3.0 mm11 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦
August44°28°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
September42°27°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October39°22°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
November33°16°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
December28°11°0.0 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Argo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Argo in August?

Days average 44 °C (110 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.0 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Argo?

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

How long are the days in Argo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 47 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 57 min in December to 13 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Argo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 28 °C (82 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Argo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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