August weather forecast
Whitefish, MT

Whitefish experiences a second round of heat in August, matching July as the warmest month of the year. The month continues the ongoing summer spell, with comforting warmth enveloping the city. The average temperature stays uniform at 46°F (7.8°C) to 79°F (26.1°C), mirroring the climatic pattern from July, keeping the warm season alive. Rainfall increases to 1.6" (41mm), usually interspersed over 9 days, contributing to the lush summer landscape. Nearly 14.3 daylight hours further embellish the last full month of summer, promoting outdoor activities and exploration.

Temperature

The warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 78.8°F (26°C), falls in July and August.

Rainfall

In Whitefish, during August, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Whitefish, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Whitefish is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 9:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Whitefish, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August leads to these advisories:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.