August weather forecast
Ratana, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a fresh month in Ratana, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average high of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

As Ratana welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still cool 12.7°C (54.9°F), showing little deviation from July's 11.8°C (53.2°F). The average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) is witnessed in Ratana during August.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Ratana is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ratana. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ratana in August?
August temperatures in Ratana, New Zealand, vary between a high-temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F) and a low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).
What is the most humid month in Ratana?
The months with the highest humidity in Ratana are June and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in August in Ratana?
In Ratana, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.
How many days does it rain in August in Ratana?
In Ratana, in August, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Ratana?
The month with the most snowfall in Ratana 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 Ratana?
August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Ratana have in August?
The average day length in August in Ratana is 10h and 35min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Ratana?
On the first day of August in Ratana, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:55 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Ratana?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ratana?
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in August in Ratana?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Ratana is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Ratana, 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).

Average pressure in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Ratana, 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).

Average wind speed in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Ratana, 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).

Average humidity in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Ratana, 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%).

Average rainfall in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Ratana, 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).

Average rainfall days in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Ratana, 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).

Average snowfall in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Ratana, 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).

Average snowfall days in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Ratana, 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).

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

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

Average sunshine days in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Ratana, 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).

Average UV index in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average UV index in August
Ratana, 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).

Average cloud cover in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Ratana, 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).

Average visibility in August - Ratana, New Zealand
Average visibility in August
Ratana, 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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