August weather forecast
Heriot, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Heriot, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average high of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Heriot reports a steady low-temperature average of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, August is the most humid month in Heriot.

Rainfall

In Heriot, in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Heriot, there are 189 rainfall days, and 513mm (20.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May, July through September are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Heriot is August, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.

Daylight

In Heriot, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of August, in Heriot, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:12 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Heriot are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Heriot in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Heriot, is 9.8°C (49.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.1°C (39.4°F).
What is the most humid month in Heriot?
With an average relative humidity of 82%, August is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in August in Heriot?
In August, the average relative humidity in Heriot, New Zealand, is 82%.
How many days does it rain in August in Heriot?
In Heriot, during August, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Heriot?
The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of snow.
How many days does it snow in August in Heriot?
In Heriot, in August, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 11mm (0.43") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Heriot have in August?
In Heriot, the average day length in August is 10h and 14min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Heriot?
On the first day of August in Heriot, New Zealand, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:12 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Heriot have in August?
In Heriot, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Heriot?
The months with the lowest UV index in Heriot, New Zealand, are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
How high is the UV index in August in Heriot?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Heriot, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 9.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).

Average rainfall in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Heriot, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August - Heriot, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Heriot, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

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

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

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