August weather forecast
Tweefontein, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Tweefontein, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.9°C (48°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of August signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F) in July to an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F). From significant daily highs, Tweefontein's nights in August cool down to an average low-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F).

Humidity

In Tweefontein, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.

Rainfall

January through June, August through December are months with rainfall. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Tweefontein, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.3 days and collects up to 430mm (16.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Tweefontein, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. 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 August?
The high-temperature during August is 22.3°C (72.1°F) and the low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 38%.
When does it start raining?
August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Tweefontein have in August?
In Tweefontein, the average day length in August is 11h and 15min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Tweefontein, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.5h.
What is the UV index intensity in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.7°C).

Average pressure in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (36%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.8 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 2min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August - Tweefontein, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Tweefontein, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (6.5 days).

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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

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

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