August weather forecast
Pitseng, Lesotho

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Weather in August

As August arrives in Pitseng, the harshness of winter starts to relinquish its hold. The weather begins its slow transition path from winter to spring, with average high temperatures rebounding to 17.1°C (62.8°F). The snowfall lessens to 2mm (0.08"), signaling a nearing end to the winter season. Gentle winds averaging 9.1km/h (5.7mph) serve as pleasant reminders of the fading cold weather. However, the lengthening daylight hours to 11.1 indicate the pending arrival of spring.

Temperature

August in Pitseng brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F) in July to a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature dips to an average of 4.2°C (39.6°F) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain.

Snowfall

June through August are months with snowfall. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Pitseng aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Pitseng, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow.

Daylight

In Pitseng, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Pitseng?

August temperatures in Pitseng, Lesotho, vary between a high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Pitseng?

The average relative humidity in August is 41%.

What is the driest month in Pitseng?

July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain.

How much does it rain in Pitseng in August?

In Pitseng, Lesotho, in August, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Pitseng?

August is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Pitseng aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pitseng have in August?

The average day length in August in Pitseng is 11h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Pitseng?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, in Pitseng, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:52 SAST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pitseng?

August has the least sunshine of the year in Pitseng, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pitseng have in August?

In Pitseng, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Pitseng?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Pitseng, Lesotho, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average temperature in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average pressure in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in August: 1022.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average wind speed in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average humidity in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in August: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average rainfall in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in August: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average snowfall in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average UV index in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in August: 4

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 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Pitseng, Lesotho

Average visibility in August - Pitseng, Lesotho
  • 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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