August weather forecast
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

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Weather in August

August marks a transition towards slightly warmer days with temperatures rising to 17.1°C (62.8°F). The retreat of harsh winter conditions and a dip in snowfall makes way for the coming spring days. The city's snowfall plunges to a 2mm (0.08") indicating a clear shift in weather dynamics as the region prepares for the end of winter. The amount of daily sunshine remains relatively constant, but early signs of spring start to be felt. Wind speeds pick up slightly, adding a brisk stir to the atmosphere.

Temperature

August witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Nyakosoba in August observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Nyakosoba 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 are June through August. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Nyakosoba aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Nyakosoba is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of August, in Nyakosoba, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Nyakosoba, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nyakosoba in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Nyakosoba, 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 Nyakosoba?

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

What is the driest month in Nyakosoba?

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

How much does it rain in Nyakosoba in August?

In Nyakosoba, in August, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Nyakosoba?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Nyakosoba?

In August, the average day length in Nyakosoba, Lesotho, is 11h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Nyakosoba?

On the first day of August in Nyakosoba, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Nyakosoba?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Nyakosoba?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Nyakosoba?

In Nyakosoba, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average temperature in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average pressure in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average wind speed in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average humidity in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average rainfall in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average snowfall in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average UV index in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in August - Nyakosoba, 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
Nyakosoba, Lesotho

Average visibility in August - Nyakosoba, 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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