August weather forecast
Fordsburg, South Africa

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Fordsburg, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and an average high of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

August signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from July's enjoyable 17.6°C (63.7°F) to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F). Fordsburg registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 36%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Fordsburg 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 in Fordsburg is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Fordsburg is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Fordsburg?

The high-temperature in Fordsburg during August is 21.2°C (70.2°F) and the low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Fordsburg?

In August, the average relative humidity in Fordsburg, South Africa, is 36%.

What is the driest month in Fordsburg?

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

How much does it rain in Fordsburg in August?

In Fordsburg, 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 Fordsburg?

The average day length in August in Fordsburg, South Africa, is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Fordsburg?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fordsburg?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fordsburg have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Fordsburg?

In Fordsburg, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average temperature in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average pressure in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average pressure in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average wind speed in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average humidity in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average humidity in August - Fordsburg, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average rainfall in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average rainfall days in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average sunshine days in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average UV index in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average UV index in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average cloud cover in August - Fordsburg, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Fordsburg, South Africa

Average visibility in August - Fordsburg, 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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