August weather forecast
Tarras, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Tarras, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.2°C (28°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Tarras witnesses an average low-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F) throughout the month of August.

Humidity

In Tarras, the average relative humidity in August is 89%.

Rainfall

In Tarras, New Zealand, during August, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation. In Tarras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203.1 days and collects up to 805mm (31.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tarras are May through November. In August, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of snow is accumulated. In Tarras, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Tarras, New Zealand, is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of August in Tarras, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:13 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tarras is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during August leads to these advisories:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tarras in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Tarras, is 4.8°C (40.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to -2.2°C (28°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Tarras?
The average relative humidity in August in Tarras is 89%.
How much does it rain in Tarras in August?
In Tarras, in August, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in August in Tarras?
In Tarras, New Zealand, during August, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Tarras?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 18min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Tarras?
On the first day of August in Tarras, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:13 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Tarras?
The average sunshine duration in August in Tarras, New Zealand, is 6.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Tarras?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tarras is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: -2.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (48mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Tarras, 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, February and March (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tarras, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are July, August and October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Tarras, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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