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 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
August's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in July to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). During the month of August, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.3 days and aggregates up to 24.49" (622mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Fairbanks, Alaska, is 16h and 26min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 11:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 9:10 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Fairbanks, the average sunshine in August is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during August translates into the following guidance:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 63.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).
Average pressure in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.83"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average humidity in August: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average daylight in August: 16h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in August
Fairbanks, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
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