August weather forecast
Rongotea, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a fresh month in Rongotea, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.4°C (54.3°F), slightly varied from July's 11.3°C (52.3°F). Rongotea sees an average low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F) during August.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Rongotea are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Rongotea, in August, during 17.4 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is August. August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Rongotea is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?
The high-temperature during August is 12.4°C (54.3°F) and the low-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F).
What are the most humid months?
June through August, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in August?
In Rongotea, the average relative humidity in August is 85%.
How many days does it rain in August?
In Rongotea, in August, during 17.4 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start to snow?
August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Rongotea have in August?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 34min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Rongotea, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.7h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average temperature in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average pressure in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average wind speed in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average humidity in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average rainfall in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average snowfall in August
Rongotea, 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 - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 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 - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rongotea, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August - Rongotea, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in August
Rongotea, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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

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

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