August weather forecast
Riversdale, South Africa

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also an enjoyable month in Riversdale, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.8°C (53.2°F) and max 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) from July. In August, Riversdale experiences a temperature dip to an average of 11.8°C (53.2°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 69%.

Rainfall

In Riversdale, during August, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Riversdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 289mm (11.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:16 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Riversdale, South Africa, is 7.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Riversdale. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Riversdale?
Riversdale in August has an average high-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Riversdale?
The average relative humidity in August is 69%.
How much does it rain in Riversdale in August?
In August, in Riversdale, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout August, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Riversdale have in August?
The average day length in August is 10h and 53min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Riversdale?
On the first day of August in Riversdale, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:16 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Riversdale?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Riversdale is 7.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Riversdale?
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Riversdale.
How high is the UV index in August in Riversdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (67%).

Average rainfall in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (13mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.2 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15 days).

Average UV index in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in August - Riversdale, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Riversdale, 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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