August weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter in Rakotoane, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.8°C (55°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).Temperature
Rakotoane's average high-temperature in August sits at a still cool 12.8°C (55°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Throughout August, an average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) is experienced in Rakotoane.Humidity
In Rakotoane, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.Rainfall
In August, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, 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 Rakotoane, Lesotho, in August, during 1.5 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rakotoane, Lesotho, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Rakotoane is 7.4h.UV index
January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in August translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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).
