August weather forecastHendriks, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
With a moderate increase in the high temperature from 15.3°C (59.5°F) to 18.3°C (64.9°F), August in Hendriks, Lesotho, heralds the slow arrival of spring. The cold spell starts to ease up, offering much anticipated warmer days, while the nights still retain a crisp chill. The snow cover starts to recede, revealing the city's natural beauty lying beneath. The wind speeds rise to 10.7km/h (6.6mph), fostering a moderate wind climate that complements the improving weather conditions. Extended periods of sunlight peek through the diminishing clouds, glorifying the blooming beauty that promises the end of winter.Temperature
August's arrival in Hendriks is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F) in July to a comfortable 18.3°C (64.9°F). Hendriks anticipates a considerable daily temperature fluctuation in August, with low temperatures averaging a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Hendriks, Lesotho, is 41%.Rainfall
In Hendriks, in August, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hendriks, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
The only month with snowfall is August. The month with the most snowfall in Hendriks is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 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 06:49 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are April and August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during August translates into the following guidance:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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
Hendriks, 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).
