August weather forecastEssendon, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a moderate month in Essendon, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 13.4°C (56.1°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

Essendon's August average high-temperature settles at a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. The temperature in Essendon dips to an average of 6.6°C (43.9°F) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Essendon, Australia, is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Essendon are August and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Essendon are July and August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Essendon, 13.4°C (56.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.6°C (43.9°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

The average relative humidity in August in Essendon, Australia, is 76%.

The wettest months in Essendon, Australia, are August and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of rainfall.

In Essendon, in August, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Essendon, Australia, is 10h and 42min.

On the first day of August in Essendon, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm AEST.

July and August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Essendon, Australia, is 6.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 45mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Essendon, 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: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Essendon, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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