August weather forecast
Ophir, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also an icy month in Ophir, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.2°C (28°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

Ophir's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F), a slight deviation from 3.6°C (38.5°F). During the month of August, Ophir's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -2.2°C (28°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ophir, in August, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 805mm (31.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are May through November. In Ophir, in August, during 2.4 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Ophir, New Zealand, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Ophir, the average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Ophir is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ophir in August?
An average high-temperature, in August, in Ophir, is 4.8°C (40.6°F) and the average low-temperature is -2.2°C (28°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Ophir?
In August, the average relative humidity is 89%.
How many days does it rain in August in Ophir?
In Ophir, during August, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in Ophir in August?
In August, in Ophir, New Zealand, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Ophir have in August?
In August, the average day length in Ophir, New Zealand, is 10h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Ophir?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ophir, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Ophir?
In Ophir, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.7h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Ophir?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Ophir, New Zealand, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: -2.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (48mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Ophir, 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, February and March (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ophir, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Ophir, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are July, August and October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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