Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in West Island throughout August hovers around 78%.
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In August, West Island averages 70 mm (2.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 19 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 33 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 39% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in West Island reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | High | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||