August weather forecast
Parktown, South Africa

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is an agreeable month in Parktown, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of August marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from July's refreshing 17.8°C (64°F) to an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F). Parktown anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during August nights, with an average low of 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Parktown is 37%.

Rainfall

In Parktown, in August, during 1.8 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Parktown, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Parktown 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, in Parktown, 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 is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Parktown?
In August, in Parktown, the average high-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.7°C (47.7°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Parktown?
In August, the average relative humidity in Parktown, South Africa, is 37%.
How many days does it rain in August in Parktown?
In Parktown, during August, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August in Parktown?
In August, the average day length in Parktown, South Africa, is 11h and 13min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Parktown?
On the first day of August in Parktown, 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 Parktown?
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Parktown.
How long on average sun shines in August in Parktown?
The average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.
How high is the UV index in August in Parktown?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Parktown is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Parktown, 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 (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Parktown, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (6.7 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, 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
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).

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