August weather forecast
Darfield, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Darfield, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

August's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still cool 11.8°C (53.2°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. An average low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) is recorded during the nights in August in Darfield.

Humidity

In Darfield, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Darfield, New Zealand, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout August, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. In Darfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months with snowfall in Darfield. The month with the most snowfall in Darfield, New Zealand, is August, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Darfield, New Zealand, is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:03 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Darfield, the average sunshine in August is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Darfield are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Darfield?

In Darfield, 11.8°C (53.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Darfield?

The average relative humidity in August in Darfield, New Zealand, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Darfield?

In Darfield, in August, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Darfield?

The month with the most snowfall in Darfield is August, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

How much does it snow in Darfield in August?

In August, in Darfield, New Zealand, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout August, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Darfield?

In August, the average day length in Darfield, New Zealand, is 10h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Darfield?

On the first day of August in Darfield, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:03 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Darfield?

The average sunshine duration in August is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Darfield?

The months with the lowest UV index in Darfield are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in August in Darfield?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Darfield, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).

Darfield, New Zealand

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