August weather forecastKatoomba, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another mild month in Katoomba, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 3.7°C (38.7°F) and 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. In August, the recorded average low-temperature is an icy 3.7°C (38.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout August, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Katoomba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 569mm (22.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Katoomba, Australia, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of August in Katoomba, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:40 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Katoomba, the average sunshine in August is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in August translates into these instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

Katoomba in August has an average high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Katoomba, Australia, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

In Katoomba, in August, during 8.9 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Katoomba is 10h and 54min.

On the first day of August in Katoomba, Australia, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:40 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Katoomba, Australia, is 8.3h.

In Katoomba, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 15.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 3.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (22mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (8.9 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Katoomba, 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 and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Katoomba, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (7km).