August weather forecastThabana Morena, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

August in Thabana Morena marks the start of the winter's end. The range of temperatures hikes slightly to between 5°C (41°F) and 18.2°C (64.8°F) while the rainfall remains constant at 6mm (0.24"). The number of daylight hours and sunshine duration start to increase, bidding goodbye to the season's short days. While the wind speeds elevate further, the gusts remain bearable, ensuring a mild, gentle transition from winter to spring.

Temperature

August comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) in July to a still refreshing 18.2°C (64.8°F). Thabana Morena experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during August, with the average nighttime reading settling at a cold 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Thabana Morena is 39%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall in Thabana Morena.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Thabana Morena is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of August in Thabana Morena, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Thabana Morena is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in August translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Thabana Morena experiences an average high-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

In Thabana Morena, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.

The months with the least rainfall in Thabana Morena, Lesotho, are July and August Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.

In Thabana Morena, in August, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

In Thabana Morena, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

The average day length in August in Thabana Morena is 11h and 4min.

On the first day of August in Thabana Morena, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

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

In Thabana Morena, Lesotho, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

In Thabana Morena, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in August: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in August: 1021.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in August: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thabana Morena, 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 November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Thabana Morena, 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
Thabana Morena, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Thabana Morena, 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).