August weather forecast
Encounter Bay, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another refreshing month in Encounter Bay, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.8°C (49.6°F) and 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Temperature

At the onset of August, Encounter Bay records an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.5°C (58.1°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Encounter Bay, during August nights, observes a steady temperature, averaging at a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

In Encounter Bay, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Encounter Bay, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 303mm (11.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Encounter Bay, Australia.
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 14°C (57.2°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm ACST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Encounter Bay is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Encounter Bay are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in August translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Encounter Bay?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Encounter Bay, Australia, are 14.5°C (58.1°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in August in Encounter Bay?
The average relative humidity in August is 72%.
How many days does it rain in August in Encounter Bay?
In Encounter Bay, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
When is the sea coldest in Encounter Bay?
August is the month with the coldest seawater in Encounter Bay, Australia, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).
How cold is the water in August in Encounter Bay?
In Encounter Bay, Australia, the average seawater temperature in August is 14°C (57.2°F). Swimming in 14°C (57.2°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
How many hours of daylight does Encounter Bay have in August?
In August, the average day length in Encounter Bay is 10h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Encounter Bay?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Encounter Bay, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm ACST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Encounter Bay?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Encounter Bay, Australia, is 6.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Encounter Bay?
The months with the lowest UV index in Encounter Bay are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Encounter Bay?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Encounter Bay is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average temperature in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average temperature in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average high temperature in August: 14.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average pressure in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average pressure in August: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average wind speed in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average wind speed in August: 17.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average humidity in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average rainfall in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average rainfall in August: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average rainfall days in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average sea temperature in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average sea temperature in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in August: 14°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14°C).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average sunshine days in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average UV index in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January 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 - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average cloud cover in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August - Encounter Bay, Australia
Average visibility in August
Encounter Bay, Australia
  • 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).

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