August weather forecast
Balfour, South Africa

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Balfour, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 7.7°C (45.9°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

August brings a slight rise in Balfour's average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 17.3°C (63.1°F) in July to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F). Balfour sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in August, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

In Balfour, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.

Rainfall

In Balfour, in August, during 1.8 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Balfour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.9 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Balfour is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Balfour, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Balfour in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Balfour, records 20.8°C (69.4°F), while the low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Balfour?

In Balfour, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.

How many days does it rain in August in Balfour?

In Balfour, during August, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Balfour?

The average day length in August in Balfour is 11h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Balfour?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Balfour?

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Balfour have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Balfour is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in August in Balfour?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Balfour, South Africa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average temperature in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average pressure in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average wind speed in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (8.3km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average humidity in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

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Average rainfall in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average rainfall in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average rainfall days in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average sunshine days in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average UV index in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average cloud cover in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in August
Balfour, South Africa

Average visibility in August - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).

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