August weather forecastPhafoli, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
The last month of the winter, August, is a comfortable month in Phafoli, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and an average high of 17.1°C (62.8°F).Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during August adjusts from July's moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) to an enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F). In the month of August, Phafoli witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 4.2°C (39.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 41%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.Snowfall
June through August are months with snowfall. August is the last month it regularly snows in Phafoli. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Phafoli aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Phafoli, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.Daylight
In Phafoli, the average length of the day in August 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, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Phafoli.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in August
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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).
