August weather forecast
Friday Harbor, WA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Friday Harbor, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.4°F (18°C) and an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 64.4°F (18°C), showing a minute difference from July's 64.9°F (18.3°C). During the month of August, Friday Harbor's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Friday Harbor, in August, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Navigating the 52.3°F (11.3°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is no joy, and temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Friday Harbor is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:55 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.8h.

UV index

In Friday Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Friday Harbor, is 64.4°F (18°C), while the average low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

January, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Friday Harbor.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in Friday Harbor, Washington, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Friday Harbor, in August, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Friday Harbor, snow does not fall in April through October.

What months are the ocean warmest?

The months with the warmest seawater are August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the water temperature in August?

In Friday Harbor, the average seawater temperature in August is 52.3°F (11.3°C). Swimming in 52.3°F (11.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Friday Harbor have in August?

In Friday Harbor, the average day length in August is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:55 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average temperature in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average high temperature in August: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (40.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average pressure in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average wind speed in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average humidity in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average rainfall in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average rainfall days in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average snowfall in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average snowfall days in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average sea temperature in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 52.3°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.9°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average sunshine days in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average UV index in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average cloud cover in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in August
Friday Harbor, WA

Average visibility in August - Friday Harbor, WA
  • 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).

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