August weather forecast
Mackay, Australia

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Weather in August

August maintains the wintery trend with similar weather patterns as in July. The wind speed records the lowest of the year; nonetheless, the city continues to enjoy pleasant breezes. The winter gradually starts to loosen its grip, and a slowly increasing temperature is noticeable by the end of the month. As the cloud cover reduces to 20%, the city enjoys extensive hours of unobscured sunlight. The dryness from decreased humidity along with the clear skies offers visitors the quintessential winter charm Mackay is renowned for.

Temperature

The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Mackay's August temperatures average at a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Humidity

The least humid month in Mackay is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout August, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mackay, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 841mm (33.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Mackay is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:53 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mackay, Australia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Mackay?

Mackay in August has an average high-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the least humid month in Mackay?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in August in Mackay?

The average relative humidity in August in Mackay is 74%.

How much does it rain in Mackay in August?

In Mackay, Australia, in August, during 5.8 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mackay have in August?

In Mackay, the average day length in August is 11h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Mackay?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mackay, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:53 pm AEST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Mackay?

The average sunshine duration in August in Mackay, Australia, is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mackay?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mackay are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Mackay?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Mackay, Australia, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Mackay, Australia

Average temperature in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.7°C).

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Average pressure in August
Mackay, Australia

Average pressure in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average pressure in August: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Mackay, Australia

Average wind speed in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Mackay, Australia

Average humidity in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Mackay, Australia

Average rainfall in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average rainfall in August: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (9mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Mackay, Australia

Average rainfall days in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.8 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Mackay, Australia

Average sunshine days in August - Mackay, 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 March (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Mackay, Australia

Average UV index in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
Mackay, Australia

Average cloud cover in August - Mackay, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in August
Mackay, Australia

Average visibility in August - Mackay, 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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