August weather forecastThabaneng, Lesotho

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a comfortable month in Thabaneng, 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

August's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from July's 13.8°C (56.8°F) to a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F). From the heights of the August heat, Thabaneng records a mean nighttime low of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Thabaneng is 41%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain in Thabaneng, Lesotho, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Thabaneng, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of August, in Thabaneng, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thabaneng is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

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

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

In Thabaneng, in August, during 3.1 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in August in Thabaneng is 11h and 5min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, in Thabaneng, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

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

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

In Thabaneng, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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).