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
In August, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a refreshing 17.9°C (64.2°F) in July to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). Following the sharp contrast to daytime warmth, an average nighttime temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F) gets registered during August.Humidity
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. Throughout the year, there are 77.6 rainfall days, and 262mm (10.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the least sunshine?
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Average temperature in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 21.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Ferndale, 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 (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 10.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 37%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.4 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ferndale, 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
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Ferndale, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Ferndale, 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
Ferndale, 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).
