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- 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's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.2°C (77.4°F), slightly varied from July's 23°C (73.4°F). Shongwe receives a consistent average low-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F) in August, a substantial dip from the day's heat.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 56%.Rainfall
In Shongwe, South Africa, during August, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Shongwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 488mm (19.21") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:41 SAST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 6.9h.UV index
April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Shongwe. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Shongwe in August?
What are the least humid months in Shongwe?
What is the average humidity in August in Shongwe?
How much does it rain in Shongwe in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Shongwe?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Shongwe?
How long on average sun shines in August in Shongwe?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shongwe?
What is the UV index reading in August in Shongwe?
Average temperature in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 25.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 12.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.6°C).
Average pressure in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 56%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).
Average rainfall in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 25.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in August
Shongwe, South Africa
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).
Shongwe, South Africa
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