August weather forecastBallarat, Australia
August
Weather in August
Slightly warmer temperatures in August mark the transition to late winter, indicating signs of spring with the lowest average minimum temperature rising to 3.7°C (38.7°F). Humidity falls further, and rainfall mitigates slightly as well. Although the number of rainy days remains high, an increase in daylight and sunshine hours signifies the slow approach of spring. The UV index also witnesses a marginal upturn, a sign of increased sunlight intensity.Temperature
Ballarat's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F), hardly distinct from July's 10°C (50°F). Ballarat in August anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F).Humidity
In Ballarat, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.5 days and accumulates 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Ballarat is 10h and 43min.On the first day of August in Ballarat, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm AEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 5h.UV index
In Ballarat, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 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: The UV index of 3 during August translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Average temperature in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average high temperature in August: 11.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 3.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.2°C).
Average humidity in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average humidity in August: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (42%).
Average rainfall in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average rainfall in August: 74.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38.1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index in August
Ballarat, Australia
- Average UV index in August: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).
