August weather forecast
Alakanuk, AK

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderate month in Alakanuk, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.4°F (9.1°C) and max 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in August, at a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C), reveals a modest deviation from July's 59°F (15°C). During August nights, Alakanuk records an average temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Alakanuk, Alaska, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 15h and 59min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 11:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 10:10 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during August leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature, in August, in Alakanuk, is 57.6°F (14.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Alakanuk, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Alakanuk in August?

In Alakanuk, in August, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through August are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in August?

In Alakanuk, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Alakanuk have in August?

The average day length in August is 15h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Alakanuk, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 11:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 10:10 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alakanuk have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Alakanuk, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average temperature in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average pressure in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average wind speed in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average humidity in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average rainfall in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average rainfall days in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average snowfall in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average snowfall days in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average sunshine days in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average UV index in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average cloud cover in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in August
Alakanuk, AK

Average visibility in August - Alakanuk, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

Alakanuk, Alaska, USA

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