August weather forecast
Merrivale, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Merrivale, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Throughout August nights, Merrivale reports a steady thermal contrast from the day, with an average low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the least humid months in Merrivale.

Rainfall

In Merrivale, in August, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. In Merrivale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.3 days and collects up to 624mm (24.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Merrivale, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:44 SAST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Merrivale is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Merrivale?
August temperatures in Merrivale, South Africa, vary between a high-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) and a low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).
What are the least humid months in Merrivale?
The months with the lowest humidity in Merrivale, South Africa, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 61%.
What is the average humidity in August in Merrivale?
In Merrivale, the average relative humidity in August is 61%.
How many days does it rain in August in Merrivale?
In August, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout August, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August in Merrivale?
In August, the average day length in Merrivale, South Africa, is 11h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Merrivale?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, in Merrivale, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:44 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Merrivale?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Merrivale?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Merrivale is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (61%).

Average rainfall in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (8mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (25.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Merrivale, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in August
Merrivale, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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