August weather forecastMolomos Hoek, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a comfortable month in Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

As July gives way to August, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) to a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Throughout August nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F), is recognized.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain in Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are June through August. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Molomos Hoek aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of August in Molomos Hoek, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Molomos Hoek, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in August interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, is 41%.

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

In Molomos Hoek, in August, during 3.1 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

August has the least sunshine of the year in Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Molomos Hoek is 7.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Molomos Hoek, Lesotho, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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
Molomos Hoek, 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).