August weather forecast
Patea, New Zealand

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Patea, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.2°C (45°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.7°C (54.9°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Throughout August, an average nighttime temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) is experienced.

Humidity

June and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Patea.

Rainfall

In Patea, in August, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Patea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow falls. August is the month with the most snowfall in Patea, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Patea, with an average sea temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F).
Note: If planning to swim in 13.2°C (55.8°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Patea is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of August, in Patea, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:58 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Patea are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Patea?

In Patea, in August, the average high-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F).

What are the most humid months in Patea?

June and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in August in Patea?

In Patea, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Patea?

In Patea, New Zealand, in August, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Patea?

The month with the most snowfall in Patea is August, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

When does it start to snow in Patea?

August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What month is the sea coldest in Patea?

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Patea, New Zealand, with an average sea temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F).

What is the water temperature in August in Patea?

In August, the average sea temperature in Patea, New Zealand, is 13.2°C (55.8°F). Swimming in 13.2°C (55.8°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Patea?

In August, the average day length in Patea, New Zealand, is 10h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Patea?

On the first day of August in Patea, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:58 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Patea?

The average sunshine duration in August in Patea, New Zealand, is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Patea?

The months with the lowest UV index in Patea, New Zealand, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in August in Patea?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Patea, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 12.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in August: 13.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.2°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

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, July and August (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Patea, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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