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's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) from July. Wainwright, during August nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Wainwright is August, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In August, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout August, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 3:55 am and sunset at 1:37 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 10:28 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
In Wainwright, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.86"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
Wainwright, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").
Average snowfall days in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average UV index in August: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in August
Wainwright, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).
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