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 sea temperature 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
Riverton records an average high-temperature of a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F) in August, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. An average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) marks the nights in Riverton, New Zealand throughout August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Riverton is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are May, August and September. August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 13mm (0.51") of snow.Sea temperature
July and August, with an average sea temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Riverton.Note: Swimming in 10.8°C (51.4°F) can be lethal. Merely spending a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels harsh, and venturing below 10°C (50°F) might disrupt breathing control and bring about cold shock, contingent on individual resilience.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 10h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:17 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Riverton, New Zealand, the average sunshine in August is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Riverton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average August temperature in Riverton?
What is the average humidity in August in Riverton?
What is the driest month in Riverton?
How much does it rain in Riverton in August?
When does it snow the most in Riverton?
When does it start to snow in Riverton?
When is the sea coldest in Riverton?
What is the sea water temperature in August in Riverton?
How many hours of daylight does Riverton have in August?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Riverton?
How long on average sun shines in August in Riverton?
How high is the UV index in August in Riverton?
Average temperature in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in August: 10.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 5.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average pressure in August: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in August: 15.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).
Average humidity in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in August: 46mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in August: 13mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in August: 10.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (15.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (10.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in August: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in August
Riverton, New Zealand
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Riverton, New Zealand
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