Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August stands out as Athlone's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) and a low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Athlone are June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Athlone, during August, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. In Athlone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111 days and collects up to 435mm (17.13") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:27 SAST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 7.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Athlone have in August?
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What is the UV index intensity in August in Athlone?
Average temperature in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 16.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1020.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 14.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, April and December (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 70mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in August
Athlone, South Africa
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Athlone, South Africa
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