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
Start of August brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from July's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). During August, an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) is observed.Humidity
In Nuiqsut, Alaska, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 124.7 snowfall days, and 17.99" (457mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 3:34 am and sunset at 12:45 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:49 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nuiqsut is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").
Average rainfall days in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.19").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nuiqsut, 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Nuiqsut, 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 February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 66
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in August
Nuiqsut, 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, March, November and December (4mi).
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