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Başkavak Weather in August

Başkavak in August

The short of it: Başkavak in August averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 22° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Başkavak an average August high of 39°, a low of 22° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-August, 55 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 October and May.

Against its neighbours, Başkavak runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Savur, 3 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Başkavak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SavurMardin3 km SSW38°22°1.0 mm
PınardereMardin11 km SSW38°21°1.0 mm
AvineMardin14 km W39°22°1.0 mm
YeşilalanMardin14 km SW39°21°1.0 mm
ÖmerliMardin19 km SSE38°21°1.0 mm
KayapınarBatman24 km E38°21°1.0 mm
KabalaMardin25 km SSW39°22°1.0 mm
YeşilliMardin26 km SSW39°22°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Başkavak 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 11th wettest month.

Climate of Başkavak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°103 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦
February10°1°98 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦
March15°4°83 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April21°8°76 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°13°47 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June35°18°5.0 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
July39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September34°17°5.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October26°12°38 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November16°5°65 mm5 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December9°1°100 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Başkavak in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Başkavak in August?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °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 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Başkavak?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Başkavak in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 35 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Başkavak in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Başkavak in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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