August weather forecast
McCarthy, AK

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in McCarthy, is another cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from July to August, McCarthy observes an average high-temperature of a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C), differing subtly from the previous month. McCarthy experiences an average low-temperature reading of 39.9°F (4.4°C) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout August, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in McCarthy, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In McCarthy, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 15h and 46min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 10:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:40 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In McCarthy, the average sunshine in August is 10.8h.

UV index

In McCarthy, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

McCarthy in August has an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in McCarthy?

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In McCarthy, during August, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In McCarthy, snow does not fall in June through August.

Does it snow in August?

In McCarthy, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does McCarthy have in August?

In McCarthy, the average day length in August is 15h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 10:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:40 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In McCarthy, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
McCarthy, AK

Average temperature in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in August
McCarthy, AK

Average pressure in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
McCarthy, AK

Average wind speed in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in August
McCarthy, AK

Average humidity in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in August
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in August
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall days in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
McCarthy, AK

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
McCarthy, AK

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
McCarthy, AK

Average sunshine days in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in August
McCarthy, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
McCarthy, AK

Average cloud cover in August - McCarthy, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
McCarthy, AK

Average visibility in August - McCarthy, 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 (5mi).

McCarthy, Alaska, USA

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