August weather forecast
Arctic Village, AK

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Arctic Village, is another cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

August sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in July to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). During the nights in August, Arctic Village observes an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In Arctic Village, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Arctic Village. Rain falls for 18.1 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arctic Village, Alaska, are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Arctic Village, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.1 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

August has the longest days of the year in Arctic Village, with an average of 17h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:01 am and sunset at 11:35 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 9:16 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Arctic Village is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Arctic Village?

Arctic Village in August has an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Arctic Village?

In Arctic Village, Alaska, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.

What is the wettest month in Arctic Village?

The month with the most rainfall in Arctic Village, Alaska, is August, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Arctic Village?

In Arctic Village, in August, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Arctic Village?

August is the first month it typically snows in Arctic Village, Alaska. Throughout August, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

When are the longest days in Arctic Village?

With an average of 17h and 18min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year in Arctic Village, Alaska.

How many hours of daylight does Arctic Village have in August?

The average day length in August is 17h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Arctic Village?

On the first day of August in Arctic Village, Alaska, sunrise is at 4:01 am and sunset at 11:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 9:16 pm AKDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Arctic Village?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Arctic Village?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Arctic Village is 10.1h.

How high is the UV index in August in Arctic Village?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Arctic Village, Alaska, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average temperature in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18°F).

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Average pressure in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average pressure in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average wind speed in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average humidity in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

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Average rainfall in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average rainfall in August - Arctic Village, 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 March (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average rainfall days in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average snowfall in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (4.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average snowfall days in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 17h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average sunshine days in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average UV index in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average cloud cover in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are April, September and October (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in August
Arctic Village, AK

Average visibility in August - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (4mi).

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