August weather forecastButha-Buthe, Lesotho
August
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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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 6min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
