Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
With the onset of August, Rorke's Drift's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from July's comfortable 18.7°C (65.7°F) to a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature dips to an average of 8°C (46.4°F) during August nights.Humidity
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 44%.Rainfall
In Rorke's Drift, in August, during 4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 484mm (19.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of August, in Rorke's Drift, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:43 SAST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rorke's Drift is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Rorke's Drift in August?
What is the least humid month in Rorke's Drift?
What is the average humidity in August in Rorke's Drift?
How much does it rain in Rorke's Drift in August?
How many hours of daylight does Rorke's Drift have in August?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Rorke's Drift?
How long on average sun shines in August in Rorke's Drift?
How high is the UV index in August in Rorke's Drift?
Average temperature in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 21.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 9.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (44%).
Average rainfall in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rorke's Drift, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 25.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in August
Rorke's Drift, 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, February and March (8km).
