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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of August, moving from a comfortable 18.9°C (66°F) in July to a pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Rustenburg witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 8.6°C (47.5°F) during August.Humidity
In Rustenburg, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.Daylight
In Rustenburg, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 14min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:58 SAST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are June and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rustenburg is 5. A UV Index reading 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:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 22.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 9.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 37%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).
Average rainfall in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (95mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min
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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 29.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Rustenburg, 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
Rustenburg, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 5
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in August
Rustenburg, 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).
Rustenburg, South Africa
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