August weather forecast
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

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Weather in August

The final stretch of winter in Butha-Buthe is marked by the rise in temperature during August. This month experiences an increase in snowfall after the dry spell experienced in July. A significant uptick in wind speed at 10.7km/h (6.6mph) is also observed compared to the previous month. Despite these changes, August retains the lower humidity levels, reflecting the tail end of winter's dominantly dry conditions.

Temperature

As August arrives in Butha-Buthe, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a mild 15.3°C (59.5°F) in July to a comfortable 18.3°C (64.9°F). Butha-Buthe sees a consistent average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) in August, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Humidity

In Butha-Buthe, the average relative humidity in August is 41%.

Rainfall

In August, in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout August, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Butha-Buthe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 432mm (17.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is August. August is the month with the most snowfall in Butha-Buthe. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 10mm (0.39") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51 SAST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April and August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Butha-Buthe, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Butha-Buthe?

In Butha-Buthe, 18.3°C (64.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.6°C (40.3°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Butha-Buthe?

The average relative humidity in August is 41%.

How much does it rain in Butha-Buthe in August?

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, during August, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Butha-Buthe?

The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow.

When does it start snowing in Butha-Buthe?

August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August in Butha-Buthe?

The average day length in August in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, is 11h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Butha-Buthe?

On the first day of August in Butha-Buthe, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Butha-Buthe?

April and August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Butha-Buthe have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Butha-Buthe?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Butha-Buthe is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average temperature in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in August: 18.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average pressure in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in August: 1022.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average wind speed in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.7km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average humidity in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in August: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (38%).

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Average rainfall in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in August: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average UV index in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in August: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average visibility in August - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

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