August weather forecast
Waituna West, New Zealand

August

Weather in August

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

Temperature

August denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still fresh 12.4°C (54.3°F) from July's 11.3°C (52.3°F). The average temperature during August nights in Waituna West is registered at a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Waituna West, in August, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Waituna West 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 Waituna West, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Waituna West, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Waituna West are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes 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:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Waituna West in August?
The average high-temperature, in August, in Waituna West, is 12.4°C (54.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F).
What are the most humid months in Waituna West?
The months with the highest humidity in Waituna West are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
What is the average humidity in August in Waituna West?
In August, the average relative humidity in Waituna West is 85%.
How many days does it rain in August in Waituna West?
In Waituna West, New Zealand, in August, during 17.4 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Waituna West?
August is the month with the most snowfall in Waituna West, New Zealand. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start to snow in Waituna West?
August is the first month it typically snows in Waituna West. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Waituna West have in August?
In Waituna West, the average day length in August is 10h and 35min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Waituna West?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Waituna West have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Waituna West is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Waituna West?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Waituna West?
In Waituna West, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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
Waituna West, 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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