August weather forecast
Macraes Flat, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Macraes Flat, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F), nearly matching the July temperature. Macraes Flat navigates through August with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In Macraes Flat, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Macraes Flat, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Macraes Flat, there are 150.6 rainfall days, and 357mm (14.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is August. August is the month with the most snowfall in Macraes Flat. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of snow.

Daylight

In Macraes Flat, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:08 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Macraes Flat is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Macraes Flat?
The high-temperature, in August, in Macraes Flat, is 9.5°C (49.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.7°C (44.1°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Macraes Flat?
In Macraes Flat, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.
How many days does it rain in August in Macraes Flat?
In Macraes Flat, New Zealand, in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Macraes Flat?
August is the month with the most snowfall in Macraes Flat, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of snow.
When does it start to snow in Macraes Flat?
August is the first month it typically snows in Macraes Flat. Throughout August, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Macraes Flat?
The average day length in August in Macraes Flat is 10h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Macraes Flat?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:08 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Macraes Flat?
The average sunshine duration in August in Macraes Flat, New Zealand, is 6.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Macraes Flat?
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Macraes Flat.
How high is the UV index in August in Macraes Flat?
In Macraes Flat, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Macraes Flat, 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, May, October and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Macraes Flat, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Macraes Flat, 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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