Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
August brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) in July to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). Discovery records a consistent low-temperature average of 8.6°C (47.5°F) during August, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.Humidity
In Discovery, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Discovery, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 441mm (17.36") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Discovery is 11h and 13min.On the first day of August in Discovery, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Discovery is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Discovery, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in August in Discovery?
What is the average humidity in August in Discovery?
How much does it rain in Discovery in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Discovery?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Discovery?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Discovery?
How long on average sun shines in August in Discovery?
What is the UV index reading in August in Discovery?
Average temperature in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 21.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 11km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 37%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.2 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Discovery, 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).
Average sunshine days in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in August
Discovery, South Africa
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
