Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Lae, Papua New Guinea, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (72°F). Typically, the humidity level in Lae throughout August hovers around 89%.
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In August, Lae averages 654 mm (25.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 26 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 27 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 16% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Lae reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||