Makū weather in August
In August, Makū sees average daytime highs of 39°C and overnight lows near 29°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°C in the first days to 38°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Makū's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Makū's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 39°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:34 AM – 6:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 9%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.8
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°C in the first days to 38°C by the end.
A typical August day in Makū reaches about 39°C in the afternoon and slips back to 29°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 37°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and about 2°C warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg low (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 30 |
| 2 | 40 | 30 |
| 3 | 40 | 30 |
| 4 | 40 | 30 |
| 5 | 40 | 30 |
| 6 | 40 | 30 |
| 7 | 39 | 30 |
| 8 | 39 | 30 |
| 9 | 39 | 30 |
| 10 | 39 | 30 |
| 11 | 39 | 30 |
| 12 | 39 | 30 |
| 13 | 39 | 30 |
| 14 | 39 | 30 |
| 15 | 39 | 29 |
| 16 | 39 | 29 |
| 17 | 39 | 29 |
| 18 | 39 | 29 |
| 19 | 39 | 29 |
| 20 | 39 | 29 |
| 21 | 39 | 29 |
| 22 | 38 | 29 |
| 23 | 38 | 29 |
| 24 | 38 | 29 |
| 25 | 38 | 29 |
| 26 | 38 | 28 |
| 27 | 38 | 28 |
| 28 | 38 | 28 |
| 29 | 38 | 28 |
| 30 | 38 | 28 |
| 31 | 38 | 28 |
How August really feels in Makū
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Makū weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 10° | 65 | 6 | 10.4 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 21° / 12° | 38 | 3.9 | 11 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 25° / 15° | 33 | 4.1 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 31° / 20° | 7 | 1.3 | 12.6 | 6.0 |
| May | 37° / 25° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 40° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 40° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 39° / 29° | 1 | 0.1 | 13 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 37° / 26° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.2 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 33° / 22° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 16° | 22 | 2.6 | 10.6 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 22° / 12° | 52 | 4.1 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 1%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Makū gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Miserable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 13 |
| 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 13 |
| 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 31 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 32 | 14 |
| 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 33 | 14 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 33 | 14 |
| 8 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 34 | 15 |
| 9 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 35 | 15 |
| 10 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 36 | 16 |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 16 |
| 12 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 17 |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 39 | 18 |
| 14 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 39 | 19 |
| 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 40 | 20 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 40 | 22 |
| 17 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 41 | 23 |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 41 | 24 |
| 19 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 41 | 25 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 41 | 26 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 41 | 26 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 41 | 27 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 41 | 28 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 41 | 28 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 41 | 28 |
| 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 28 |
| 27 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 28 |
| 28 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 27 |
| 29 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 39 | 27 |
| 30 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 39 | 26 |
| 31 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 39 | 26 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:26 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 6:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:27 | 6:46 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:27 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:28 | 6:44 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:28 | 6:44 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:29 | 6:43 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:42 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:31 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 5:31 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:32 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:32 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:33 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:36 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:35 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:34 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:35 | 6:33 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:28 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 5:41 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 5:41 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.72 kWh/m² to a high of 7.78 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 7.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Makū
None of Makū's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Makū sees seasonal dust haze (March–May), heaviest in April.
Is August a good time to visit Makū?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Makū.
What to pack for Makū in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Makū sees daytime highs around 39°C and nights near 29°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Makū in August
The nearest coast averages about 34°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 25 km away) is warmest in August at about 34°C and coldest in February near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 22 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 24 | Refreshing |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 34 | Tropical |
| Sep | 33 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Makū in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Makū peaks around June 18 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Makū in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Makū is worst in July — around 56 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.1× the cleanest month (November, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 30 | 32 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 42 | 56 | 46 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 27 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 32 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 45 | Poor |
| Jun | 42 | Poor |
| Jul | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 39 | Poor |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 27 | Moderate |
Where is Makū?
Makū sits at 27.8°N, 52.4°E, 428 m above sea level, in Iran. The nearest listed city is Jam, 10 km away.
Topography around Makū
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Makū.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Makū has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 m around an average of 511 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,370 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,208 m.
The land around Makū is covered by bare terrain (92%) within 3 km, bare terrain (75%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (66%) and water (22%) within 80 km.
Iran travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 352% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,924
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 94%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.4
- per 100k, 2014
- Road deaths
- 21.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 492
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Makū (27.8486°, 52.423°, elevation 428 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).