August weather forecastKhamolane, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Khamolane, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to an enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Khamolane experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F) during August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Khamolane, Lesotho, is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of August in Khamolane, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Khamolane.

UV index

In Khamolane, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Khamolane, Lesotho, vary between a high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

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

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

In Khamolane, Lesotho, in August, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

August is the last month it regularly snows in Khamolane, Lesotho. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Khamolane aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In August, the average day length in Khamolane 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 06:24 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

The month with the least sunshine in Khamolane is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Khamolane, Lesotho, is 7.4h.

In Khamolane, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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
Khamolane, 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).