August weather forecastForster, Australia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Forster, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 18.4°C (65.1°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

Forster experiences a transition to a still comfortable 18.4°C (65.1°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 16.8°C (62.2°F). In August, the temperature drops to an average of 9.3°C (48.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In Forster, the average relative humidity in August is 69%.

Rainfall

In Forster, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 654mm (25.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Forster, the average seawater temperature in August is 19.8°C (67.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 19.8°C (67.6°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Forster is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Forster is 8.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during August leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Forster, is 18.4°C (65.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Forster, Australia, is 69%.

In Forster, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

In August, the average sea temperature in Forster is 19.8°C (67.6°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Forster, Australia, the average day length in August is 10h and 58min.

On the first day of August in Forster, Australia, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AEST.

In Forster, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Forster, Australia, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Forster, Australia, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 18.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1018.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 19.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is July (19.7°C).

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Average sunshine in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Forster, Australia

  • 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
Forster, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in August
Forster, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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