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 registers an average high-temperature of a still chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C), slightly varied from July's 48.6°F (9.2°C). In August, Kaktovik temperatures settle at a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 84%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Kaktovik is August, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 snowfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 18h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:07 am and sunset at 12:14 am. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:19 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during August morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (48.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (39.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 11.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average humidity in August: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.07").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 1min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average UV index in August: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in August
Kaktovik, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
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