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 snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days 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
Weather in August
Temperature
The transition into August in Queenstown notes an average high-temperature of a still icy 5.3°C (41.5°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 3.7°C (38.7°F) in July. Queenstown records a steady low-temperature average of -1.8°C (28.8°F) during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Queenstown is 89%.Rainfall
In Queenstown, during August, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Queenstown, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through November are months with snowfall in Queenstown. In Queenstown, during August, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 223mm (8.78") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:16 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 6.6h.UV index
In Queenstown, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Queenstown during August?
What is the average humidity in August in Queenstown?
How much does it rain in Queenstown in August?
How many days does it snow in August in Queenstown?
How many hours of daylight does Queenstown have in August?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Queenstown?
How long on average sun shines in August in Queenstown?
What is the UV index reading in August in Queenstown?
Average temperature in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in August: 5.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: -1.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average pressure in August: 1011.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in August: 8.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average humidity in August: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in August: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in August: 45mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Queenstown, 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 and February (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average UV index in August: 2
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in August: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in August
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average visibility in August: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).
Queenstown, New Zealand
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