August weather forecast
Moeraki, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a frosty month in Moeraki, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.7°C (44.1°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F), subtly diverging from July's 9.2°C (48.6°F). Moeraki upholds a consistent average temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) throughout the nights of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Moeraki, New Zealand, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Moeraki, in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.6 rainfall days, and 357mm (14.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow falls in Moeraki, New Zealand. The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

Daylight

In Moeraki, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of August, in Moeraki, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:06 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Moeraki in August?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Moeraki during August are 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in August in Moeraki?
The average relative humidity in August is 79%.
How many days does it rain in August in Moeraki?
In Moeraki, New Zealand, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Moeraki?
August is the month with the most snowfall in Moeraki, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of snow.
When does it start snowing in Moeraki?
August is the first month it typically snows in Moeraki. Throughout August, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Moeraki have in August?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Moeraki?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Moeraki, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:06 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Moeraki have in August?
In Moeraki, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Moeraki?
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Moeraki, New Zealand.
How high is the UV index in August in Moeraki?
In Moeraki, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average UV index in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Moeraki, 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 - Moeraki, New Zealand
Average visibility in August
Moeraki, 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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