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 snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature 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
The transition into August is marked with an average high-temperature of an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C), showing an insignificant shift from July's 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Barrow, the August nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C), a minor dip from daytime readings.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 87%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Barrow, in August, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Barrow, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 125.6 days and aggregates up to 17.13" (435mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
The months with the warmest seawater are August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.
Daylight
August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 3:04 am and sunset at 2:01 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 10:19 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Barrow are January through March, May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in August
Barrow, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (43.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 35.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (37°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Barrow, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.88"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Barrow, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 12.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Barrow, AK
- Average humidity in August: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (82%).
Average rainfall in August
Barrow, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").
Average rainfall days in August
Barrow, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Barrow, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.15").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").
Average snowfall days in August
Barrow, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.3 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Barrow, AK
- Average sea temperature in August: 36°F
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (36°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (28°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Barrow, AK
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 5min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Barrow, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Barrow, AK
- Average UV index in August: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, August, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Barrow, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in August
Barrow, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).
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