August weather forecast
Rookdale, South Africa

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a pleasant month in Rookdale, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and an average high of 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Rookdale's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 19.9°C (67.8°F). Rookdale logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in August, with an average reading of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Rookdale are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout August, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rookdale, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.6 days and collects up to 523mm (20.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Rookdale, South Africa, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of August in Rookdale, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:48 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rookdale is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rookdale in August?
In Rookdale, 22.8°C (73°F) is the average high-temperature and 8.8°C (47.8°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What are the least humid months in Rookdale?
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 45%.
What is the average humidity in August in Rookdale?
In August, the average relative humidity in Rookdale is 45%.
How much does it rain in Rookdale in August?
In Rookdale, South Africa, during August, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Rookdale have in August?
The average day length in August is 11h and 7min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Rookdale?
On the first day of August in Rookdale, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:48 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Rookdale have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Rookdale is 7.4h.
How high is the UV index in August in Rookdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (19.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.2°C).

Average pressure in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6km/h).

Average humidity in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (99mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, 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 - Rookdale, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August - Rookdale, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Rookdale, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).

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