August weather forecast
Benoni, South Africa

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Weather in August

As a transition month, August creates a bridge between the cold and warm weather and acts as a testament to the harmonious flow of the weather in Benoni. The month paves the way for the reinstatement of the city's warm climate with gradually rising temperatures. A noteworthy increase in daylight hours accentuates the promise of a changing season. While minimal rainfall and clear skies are prominent, the wind speed leaps, indicating the shift towards warmer weather. The breeze serves as a gentle reminder of the approaching heat, gearing Benoni up for the remaining part of the year.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed in Benoni during August, adjusting from a comfortable 17.6°C (63.7°F) in July to a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F). Benoni, during the nights of August, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In Benoni, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.

Rainfall

January through June, August through December are months with rainfall in Benoni. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Benoni, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 418mm (16.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Benoni, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Benoni, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Benoni?

The high-temperature in Benoni during August is 21.1°C (70°F) and the low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Benoni?

In Benoni, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.

When does it start to rain in Benoni?

August is the first month it rains in Benoni, South Africa. Throughout August, in the average 1.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

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

The average day length in August in Benoni, South Africa, is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Benoni?

On the first day of August in Benoni, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:53 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Benoni?

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Benoni, South Africa.

How many hours of sunshine does Benoni have in August?

In Benoni, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Benoni?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average temperature in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.9°C).

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Average pressure in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average pressure in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average wind speed in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average humidity in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

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Average rainfall in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average rainfall in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average rainfall days in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
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
Benoni, South Africa

Average sunshine days in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Benoni, South Africa

Average UV index in August - Benoni, 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
Benoni, South Africa

Average cloud cover in August - Benoni, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in August
Benoni, South Africa

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

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

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