August weather forecast
Mashai, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a fresh month in Mashai, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between 1.2°C (34.2°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.8°C (55°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Mashai's average low-temperature during August nights is observed to be a wintry 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 44%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout August, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months with snowfall in Mashai. In Mashai, Lesotho, in August, during 1.5 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. In Mashai, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:49 SAST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Mashai is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mashai are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in August translates into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Mashai?
In Mashai, in August, the average high-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Mashai?
The average relative humidity in August in Mashai, Lesotho, is 44%.
How much does it rain in Mashai in August?
In Mashai, Lesotho, in August, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in August in Mashai?
In Mashai, in August, during 1.5 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August in Mashai?
In August, the average day length is 11h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Mashai?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:49 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Mashai have in August?
In Mashai, Lesotho, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Mashai?
The months with the highest UV index in Mashai, Lesotho, are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in August in Mashai?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in August: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in August: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

Average rainfall in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in August: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in August: 34mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in August: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mashai, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in August
Mashai, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).

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