August weather forecast
Liphateng, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

August brings an end to Lesotho's cold winter spell. With temperatures beginning to rise again, there's an incremental increase in humidity. The UV index once more shifts up to 4, indicating longer sunlight hours. The atmospheric pressure remains relatively stable, further accentuating the typical anticyclonic pattern. August's meteorological figures indicate marginally warm temperatures fluctuating between 18.2°C (64.8°F) and 5°C (41°F), with minimal expectation of rainfall at 6mm (0.24").

Temperature

The onset of August in Liphateng marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F) in July to a still refreshing 18.2°C (64.8°F). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F) is observed during the nights in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Liphateng is 39%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall in Liphateng.

Daylight

In Liphateng, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Liphateng is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, 18.2°C (64.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 5°C (41°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.
What is the driest month in Liphateng?
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.
How much does it rain in Liphateng in August?
In Liphateng, Lesotho, in August, during 3.2 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.
What is the average length of the day in August in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, the average day length in August is 11h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Liphateng?
On the first day of August in Liphateng, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Liphateng?
August has the least sunshine of the year in Liphateng, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August in Liphateng?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Liphateng is 7.4h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average temperature in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in August: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average pressure in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average wind speed in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average humidity in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average rainfall in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average snowfall in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Liphateng, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average UV index in August
Liphateng, 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 - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in August
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

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

Average visibility in August - Liphateng, Lesotho
Average visibility in August
Liphateng, 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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