August weather forecast
Douglas, AK

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a fresh month in Douglas, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. In Douglas, an average nighttime temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) is expected during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 90%.

Rainfall

In Douglas, in August, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 7.56" (192mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Douglas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.4 days and collects up to 85.87" (2181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Douglas, Alaska, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 17min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 9:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

In Douglas, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in August translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

Douglas in August has an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Douglas, the average relative humidity in August is 90%.

How many days does it rain in August in Douglas?

In August, the rain falls for 21.6 days. Throughout August, 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Douglas, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Douglas have in August?

The average day length in August in Douglas is 15h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 9:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in August
Douglas, AK

Average temperature in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Douglas, AK

Average pressure in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Douglas, AK

Average wind speed in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Douglas, AK

Average humidity in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).

Average rainfall in August
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 7.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").

Average rainfall days in August
Douglas, AK

Average rainfall days in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Douglas, AK

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Douglas, AK

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Douglas, AK

Average sunshine days in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Douglas, AK

Average UV index in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average UV index in August: 2

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

Average cloud cover in August
Douglas, AK

Average cloud cover in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in August
Douglas, AK

Average visibility in August - Douglas, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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