August weather forecastNelson Bay, Australia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another refreshing month in Nelson Bay, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.8°C (51.4°F) and an average high of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Temperature

Nelson Bay's weather, upon August's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.4°C (63.3°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Nelson Bay throughout August, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Nelson Bay is August, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically collects 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 19.1°C (66.4°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Nelson Bay is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 5:33 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nelson Bay, Australia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Nelson Bay during August is 17.4°C (63.3°F) and the low-temperature is 10.8°C (51.4°F).

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

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

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

In Nelson Bay, Australia, in August, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Nelson Bay, Australia, with an average sea temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

In August, the average sea temperature in Nelson Bay is 19.1°C (66.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°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 August, the average day length in Nelson Bay, Australia, is 10h and 56min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 5:33 pm AEST.

In Nelson Bay, Australia, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Nelson Bay, Australia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nelson Bay is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (10.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (14.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (34mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 19.1°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are February and March (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (19.1°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nelson Bay, 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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 4

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

Average cloud cover in August
Nelson Bay, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Nelson Bay, 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).