Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
Maketu's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 12.8°C (55°F). Maketu's average low-temperature in the month of August is recorded at a chilly 7.8°C (46°F).Humidity
June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Maketu, in August, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 15.2°C (59.4°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 42min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during August morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in August: 13.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average pressure in August: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in August: 15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in August: 75mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (45mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.6 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in August: 15.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average UV index in August: 4
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 and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in August: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Maketu, New Zealand
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
