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
Point Lay indicates an average high-temperature of a still chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in August, showing minor variation from July's 49.5°F (9.7°C). Point Lay navigates through August with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
In Point Lay, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Point Lay, in August, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Point Lay, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 18h and 0min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 1:20 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 10:34 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Point Lay, the average sunshine in August is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.84"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 13.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average UV index in August: 2
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 66
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in August
Point Lay, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
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