August weather forecast
Balfour, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a fresh month in Balfour, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.7°C (51.3°F) and an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Balfour witnesses an average high-temperature of a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. August witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Balfour is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Balfour is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May, August and September are months with snowfall in Balfour. August is the month with the most snowfall in Balfour. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

In Balfour, New Zealand, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Balfour, the average sunshine in August is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Balfour is 3. A UV Index 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 3 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Balfour?
An average high-temperature, in August, in Balfour, is 10.7°C (51.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Balfour?
In August, the average relative humidity in Balfour is 82%.
What is the driest month in Balfour?
The month with the least rainfall in Balfour, New Zealand, is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August in Balfour?
In Balfour, New Zealand, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Balfour?
August is the month with the most snowfall in Balfour, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of snow.
When does it start to snow in Balfour?
August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 13mm (0.51") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Balfour?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 14min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Balfour?
On the first day of August in Balfour, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Balfour?
The average sunshine duration in August is 5.9h.
How high is the UV index in August in Balfour?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Balfour is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 10.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 46mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in August
Balfour, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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