August weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
The last month of the winter, August, is a comfortable month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 5°C (41°F) and max 18.2°C (64.8°F).Temperature
In Mapotu, the average high-temperature in August slightly increases from a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F) in July to a comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F). A noticeable temperature swing characterizes Mapotu's August nights, dipping to an average of 5°C (41°F).Humidity
In Mapotu, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Mapotu are July and August Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.Snowfall
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Mapotu, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:56 SAST.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Mapotu, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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 November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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).
