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
The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C), not significantly different from the 62.2°F (16.8°C) of July. Fort Richardson experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) during August nights.Humidity
In Fort Richardson, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Fort Richardson, in August, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Richardson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Fort Richardson, snow does not fall in June through August.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 15h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 10:36 pm. On the last day of August, in Fort Richardson, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 9:07 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in August translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
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