August weather forecastThaba-Tseka, Lesotho
August
Weather in August
As August arrives, Thaba-Tseka starts moving towards the end of the winter season. The frigid temperatures begin to ease up, indicating the forthcoming spring. The month observes a 34mm (1.34") increase in snowfall, giving a final touch to the winter wonderland. Relative humidity reduces, resulting in the drier weather condition typical of August. The increasing daylight hours bring more sunshine, uplifting the overall gloomy ambiance.Temperature
Transitioning into August, Thaba-Tseka experiences an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.8°C (55°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During the month of August, an average temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) is noted during the nights.Humidity
In Thaba-Tseka, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.Rainfall
In Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho, in August, during 1.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are April through November. In Thaba-Tseka, in August, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Thaba-Tseka, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of snow.Daylight
In Thaba-Tseka, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.On the first day of August in Thaba-Tseka, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:50 SAST.
Sunshine
In Thaba-Tseka, the average sunshine in August is 7.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Thaba-Tseka are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in August
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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
Thaba-Tseka, 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).
