August weather forecast
Mateka, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a refreshing month in Mateka, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Mateka anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during August nights, with an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

In Mateka, 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

June through August are months with snowfall. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Mateka aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Mateka, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during August morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?
The average high-temperature, in August, in Mateka, is 17.1°C (62.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Mateka, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in August is 41%.
What is the driest month?
The months with the least rainfall 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 Mateka, in August, during 3.1 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows?
August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Mateka aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August?
In Mateka, the average day length in August is 11h and 6min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.
What is the UV index reading in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Mateka, Lesotho
Average temperature in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average pressure in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average wind speed in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average humidity in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average rainfall in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average snowfall in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mateka, 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).

Average sunshine days in August - Mateka, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average UV index in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in August
Mateka, 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 - Mateka, Lesotho
Average visibility in August
Mateka, 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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