August weather forecast
Ficksburg, South Africa

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a refreshing month in Ficksburg, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.1°C (62.8°F) and min 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

The start of August signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F). Ficksburg experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 4.2°C (39.6°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 41%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Ficksburg are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are June through August. August is the last month it regularly snows in Ficksburg. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Ficksburg aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Ficksburg, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ficksburg in August?
In Ficksburg, 17.1°C (62.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.2°C (39.6°F) is the average low-temperature during August.
What is the average humidity in August in Ficksburg?
In Ficksburg, South Africa, the average relative humidity in August is 41%.
What is the driest month in Ficksburg?
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.
How many days does it rain in August in Ficksburg?
In Ficksburg, South Africa, in August, during 3.1 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Ficksburg?
August is the last month it regularly snows in Ficksburg, South Africa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Ficksburg aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Ficksburg have in August?
In August, the average day length in Ficksburg is 11h and 7min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ficksburg?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, in Ficksburg, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:54 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ficksburg?
August has the least sunshine of the year in Ficksburg, South Africa, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August in Ficksburg?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Ficksburg is 7.4h.
How high is the UV index in August in Ficksburg?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1022.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • 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
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Ficksburg, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Ficksburg, 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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