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 sea temperature 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 onset of August notes an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54°F (12.2°C), subtly shifted from July's 54.3°F (12.4°C). In Nome, the nightly August temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
In Nome, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Nome, snow does not fall in June through August.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 52.5°F (11.4°C) even if it's colder than 50°F (10°C); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 55.4°F (13°C) feels chilly.
Daylight
In Nome, the average length of the day in August is 16h and 21min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 12:07 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 10:20 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Nome, Alaska, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Average temperature in August
Nome, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 48.7°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Nome, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.82"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Nome, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).
Average humidity in August
Nome, AK
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Nome, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").
Average rainfall days in August
Nome, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Nome, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Nome, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Nome, AK
- Average sea temperature in August: 52.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (52.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are March and April (28.9°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nome, AK
- Average daylight in August: 16h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Nome, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Nome, AK
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Nome, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in August
Nome, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
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