August weather forecast
Hastings, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August signifies the end of winter and the onset of spring in Hastings. An uptick in temperature and longer daylight hours alludes to the changing seasons. Depite the increase in temperature, humidity remains relatively high, similar to July levels. Notably, the wind speeds start to decrease compared to the previous month. Distinguishingly, the highest average atmospheric pressure measures 1018.3mb in August, outlining the steady weather conditions of the month.

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Hastings witnesses an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. During August, Hastings sees a mean low-temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Humidity

In Hastings, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, in August, during 12.4 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hastings, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of August, in Hastings, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:48 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Hastings, the average sunshine in August is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in August translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hastings in August?

The high-temperature during August is 13.2°C (55.8°F) and the low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Hastings?

The average relative humidity in August in Hastings, New Zealand, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August in Hastings?

In Hastings, in August, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Hastings?

In August, the average day length in Hastings, New Zealand, is 10h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Hastings?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:48 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hastings have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Hastings is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hastings?

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Hastings?

In Hastings, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 13.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Hastings, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Hastings, New Zealand
  • 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).

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