August weather forecastMakhaleng, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
Coming towards the end of the winter season, August provides the first signs of warmer days ahead in Makhaleng, Lesotho. Around this time, the city bids farewell to snowfall, with the last remaining snowfall observed. Intermediate temperatures point towards the transition from winter to spring. The drier conditions continue unabated, setting the stage for the sun-soaked days of spring. In essence, August is a month of anticipation, signalling the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days.Temperature
The beginning of August signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F). Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 4.2°C (39.6°F) is noted in Makhaleng throughout August.Humidity
In Makhaleng, 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
Months with snowfall in Makhaleng are June through August. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Makhaleng aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Makhaleng, 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 Makhaleng is 11h and 5min.On the first day of August in Makhaleng, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:36. 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 Makhaleng, 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 daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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
Makhaleng, 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).
