August weather forecast
Dobsonville, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Dobsonville, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

August brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a refreshing 17.6°C (63.7°F) in July to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in August with an average nighttime temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 36%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Dobsonville, South Africa, are June through August Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of August, in Dobsonville, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dobsonville is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Dobsonville?
In August, in Dobsonville, the average high-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Dobsonville?
The average relative humidity in August in Dobsonville is 36%.
What is the driest month in Dobsonville?
June through August are months with the least rain in Dobsonville, South Africa, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
How many days does it rain in August in Dobsonville?
In Dobsonville, South Africa, in August, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August in Dobsonville?
The average day length in August in Dobsonville, South Africa, is 11h and 13min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Dobsonville?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, in Dobsonville, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Dobsonville?
August has the least sunshine of the year in Dobsonville, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August in Dobsonville?
The average sunshine duration in August in Dobsonville, South Africa, is 7.4h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Dobsonville?
In Dobsonville, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (27.3°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 (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).

Average pressure in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (93mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.8 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dobsonville, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Dobsonville, 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 - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Dobsonville, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August - Dobsonville, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Dobsonville, 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).

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