August weather forecastSandy Bay, Australia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Sandy Bay, is another cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and an average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) from July's 10.9°C (51.6°F). Sandy Bay experiences a mean temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) during August nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sandy Bay is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and November, with an average 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Sandy Bay, Australia, is August. The month with the most snowfall days in Sandy Bay, Australia, is August, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Sea temperature

In Sandy Bay, the average seawater temperature in August is 12.7°C (54.9°F).
Note: You can swim in 12.7°C (54.9°F) below 10°C (50°F) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 13°C (55.4°F) without it is tough.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Sandy Bay is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Sandy Bay is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Sandy Bay, is 11.5°C (52.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

The average relative humidity in August in Sandy Bay, Australia, is 79%.

The wettest months in Sandy Bay are August and November, with an average 38mm (1.5") of rainfall.

In Sandy Bay, Australia, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall days in Sandy Bay, Australia, is August, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

August is the first month it typically snows in Sandy Bay. Throughout August, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

In Sandy Bay, Australia, in August, the average water temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In August, the average day length in Sandy Bay, Australia, is 10h and 25min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Sandy Bay is 6.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sandy Bay, Australia, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading 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
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average high temperature in August: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (4.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average wind speed in August: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall in August: 38mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and November (38mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (23mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.4 days).

Average snowfall days in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in August: 12.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (12.6°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Sandy Bay, Australia

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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