Lightning Ridge Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lightning Ridge (New South Wales) in August 2024?

The climate in Lightning Ridge during August can be summarized as mild and dry.

August is in the winter in Lightning Ridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Lightning Ridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20°C 68°F
Nightly temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Average temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 28 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Humidity 52%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lightning Ridge with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lightning Ridge average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lightning Ridge average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lightning Ridge in August 2024.

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Lightning Ridge weather stats

Lightning Ridge weather statistics
Hottest month: January 34.5°C 94.1°F
Driest month: September 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: September 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Wettest month: January 74mm 2.9ins
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