August weather forecast
Fako, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a refreshing month in Fako, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.2°C (39.6°F) and max 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Temperature

Fako in August observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to an enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in August with an average nighttime temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) in Fako.

Humidity

In Fako, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in August is 41%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain.

Snowfall

June through August are months with snowfall. August is the last month it regularly snows in Fako, Lesotho. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Fako aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Fako, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Fako, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Fako, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in August translates into these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fako in August?
August temperatures in Fako vary between a high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Fako?
The average relative humidity in August is 41%.
What is the driest month in Fako?
July and August are months with the least rain in Fako when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.
How many days does it rain in August in Fako?
In August, in Fako, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout August, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Fako?
August is the last month it regularly snows in Fako, Lesotho. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Fako aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Fako have in August?
In August, the average day length in Fako, Lesotho, is 11h and 6min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Fako?
On the first day of August in Fako, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Fako?
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Fako, Lesotho.
How many hours of sunshine does Fako have in August?
In Fako, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Fako?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Fako, Lesotho, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Fako, 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 (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in August: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in August: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
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 month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Fako, Lesotho
  • 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).

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