August weather forecast
Rapaki, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a fresh month in Rapaki, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

With the start of August, Rapaki measures an average high-temperature of a still fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F), not significantly differing from July's 10.3°C (50.5°F). During the month of August, Rapaki experiences a steady low-temperature average of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Rapaki is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rapaki, in August, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rapaki, New Zealand, there are 114.3 rainfall days, and 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months with snowfall in Rapaki. August is the month with the most snowfall in Rapaki. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of August, in Rapaki, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:01 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Rapaki is 7h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Rapaki?
August temperatures in Rapaki, New Zealand, vary between a high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Rapaki?
The average relative humidity in August is 80%.
How many days does it rain in August in Rapaki?
In Rapaki, in August, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Rapaki?
August is the month with the most snowfall in Rapaki. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of snow.
How much does it snow in Rapaki in August?
In Rapaki, New Zealand, in August, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Rapaki have in August?
In Rapaki, the average day length in August is 10h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Rapaki?
On the first day of August in Rapaki, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:01 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Rapaki?
In Rapaki, the average sunshine duration in August is 7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Rapaki?
The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
How high is the UV index in August in Rapaki?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rapaki is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).

Average snowfall in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August - Rapaki, New Zealand
Average visibility in August
Rapaki, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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

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