August weather forecast
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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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

What is the average August temperature in Makhaleng?

In Makhaleng, in August, the average high-temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Makhaleng?

The average relative humidity in August in Makhaleng is 41%.

What is the driest month in Makhaleng?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Makhaleng?

In Makhaleng, during August, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Makhaleng?

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

How many hours of daylight does Makhaleng have in August?

The average day length in August in Makhaleng, Lesotho, is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Makhaleng?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, in Makhaleng, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Makhaleng?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Makhaleng?

In Makhaleng, Lesotho, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Makhaleng?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Makhaleng, Lesotho, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average pressure in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average wind speed in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average humidity in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average snowfall in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average snowfall days in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Makhaleng, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average UV index in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Average visibility in August
Makhaleng, Lesotho

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).

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Makhaleng, Lesotho

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