August weather forecast
Cradock, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Cradock, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 18.4°C (65.1°F) and min 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F), hardly differing from July's 16.8°C (62.2°F). During August, Cradock experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 7.8°C (46°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 43%.

Rainfall

May and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of rain.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow falls. August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:00 SAST.

Sunshine

In Cradock, the average sunshine in August is 7.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Cradock, is 18.4°C (65.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7.8°C (46°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 43%.
What is the driest month?
The months with the least rainfall are May and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of rain.
How much does it rain in August?
In Cradock, in August, during 3.1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start snowing?
August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Cradock?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 58min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:00 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 7.7h.
How high is the UV index in August?
In Cradock, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 18.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

Average rainfall in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (28mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average snowfall in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • 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 - Cradock, South Africa
Average snowfall days in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.3 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 - Cradock, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in August - Cradock, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Cradock, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, October and December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

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

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

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