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
The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still hot 89.2°F (31.8°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C). In Alta Sierra, August nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
In Alta Sierra, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.Snowfall
In Alta Sierra, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, in Alta Sierra, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:35 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Alta Sierra, the average sunshine in August is 12h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average high temperature in August: 89.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average humidity in August: 38%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).
Average rainfall in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.04"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (6.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average cloud cover in August: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in August
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Alta Sierra, California, USA
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