August weather forecastMaitland, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another refreshing month in Maitland, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average high of 18°C (64.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of August denotes an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 18°C (64.4°F), subtly different from July's 16.3°C (61.3°F). Throughout August, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 7.2°C (45°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

In Maitland, in August, during 8.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 518mm (20.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Maitland is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of August in Maitland, Australia, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Maitland, the average sunshine in August is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Maitland, records 18°C (64.4°F), while the low-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Maitland is 71%.

In August, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 10h and 56min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Maitland is 8.4h.

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Maitland, Australia, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (23mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Maitland, 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 24min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Maitland, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October and November (8km).