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
Weather in August
Temperature
With the onset of August, Welkom experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) in July to a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F). Welkom experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) throughout August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 36%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of rain.Daylight
In Welkom, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:59 SAST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Welkom, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Welkom in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Welkom?
What is the driest month in Welkom?
How much does it rain in Welkom in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Welkom?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Welkom?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Welkom?
How many hours of sunshine does Welkom have in August?
How high is the UV index in August in Welkom?
Average temperature in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 21.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (17.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 7.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 12.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 36%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (33mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.4 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Welkom, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 29 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Welkom, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, 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
Welkom, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 6
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in August
Welkom, 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).
Welkom, South Africa
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