August weather forecastFoso, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter in Foso, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F).Temperature
Foso, Lesotho, experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of August, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to an enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Foso, in the heat of August, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 4.2°C (39.6°F) during the nights.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 41%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain in Foso when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.Snowfall
June through August are months with snowfall in Foso. August is the last month it regularly snows in Foso. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Foso aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Foso, Lesotho, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Foso is 11h and 6min.On the first day of August in Foso, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Foso.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in August leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, Lesotho
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 6min
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 24min
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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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
Foso, 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).
