August weather forecast
Piet Plessis, South Africa

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a pleasant month in Piet Plessis, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 8.4°C (47.1°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Piet Plessis in August observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a refreshing 18.4°C (65.1°F) in July to a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F). Piet Plessis anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F) in August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 32%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Piet Plessis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.5 days and collects up to 204mm (8.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:09 SAST.

Sunshine

In Piet Plessis, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

In Piet Plessis, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?
August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and a low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Piet Plessis, the average relative humidity in August is 32%.
How many days does it rain in August?
In Piet Plessis, in August, during 1.3 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Piet Plessis have in August?
In Piet Plessis, the average day length in August is 11h and 13min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August in Piet Plessis, South Africa, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:09 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (18.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.4°C).

Average pressure in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 32%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (25%).

Average rainfall in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Piet Plessis, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.3 days).

Average UV index in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Piet Plessis, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August - Piet Plessis, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Piet Plessis, 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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