August weather forecast
Hector, New Zealand

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Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another cool month in Hector, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.4°C (45.3°F) and max 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in August for Hector is a still cool 11.4°C (52.5°F), staying closely aligned with July's conditions. August nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Humidity

In Hector, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hector, in August, during 20.6 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hector, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.4 days and collects up to 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Hector, New Zealand, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:06 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Hector is 6.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hector. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during August leads to these advisories:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Hector?

Hector in August has an average high-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Hector?

In Hector, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Hector?

In Hector, in August, during 20.6 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Hector?

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Hector in August?

In August, in Hector, it doesn't snow. July is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In August, the average day length is 10h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Hector?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hector, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:06 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Hector?

In Hector, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.5h.

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

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hector.

What is the UV index reading in August in Hector?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Hector is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

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Average rainfall in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Hector, New Zealand

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in August
Hector, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Hector, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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

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