August weather forecast
Macetown, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Macetown, is another cold month, with an average temperature varying between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still cold 5.3°C (41.5°F) from July's 3.7°C (38.7°F). Macetown's temperature tends to fall to an average low of -1.8°C (28.8°F) during the nights of August.

Humidity

In Macetown, the average relative humidity in August is 89%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macetown, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Macetown are March through November. In August, in Macetown, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout August, 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 223mm (8.78") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Macetown is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Macetown, the average sunshine in August is 6.6h.

UV index

In Macetown, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during August translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is August in Macetown?
In Macetown, 5.3°C (41.5°F) is the average high-temperature and -1.8°C (28.8°F) is the average low-temperature during August.
What is the average humidity in August in Macetown?
In Macetown, the average relative humidity in August is 89%.
How many days does it rain in August in Macetown?
In Macetown, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Macetown in August?
In August, in Macetown, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout August, 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Macetown have in August?
In Macetown, the average day length in August is 10h and 18min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Macetown?
On the first day of August in Macetown, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:15 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Macetown?
The average sunshine duration in August is 6.6h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Macetown?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: -1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in August
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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