August weather forecastArctic Village, AK
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another cool month in Arctic Village, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average high of 53.6°F (12°C).Temperature
In August, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in July to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). During August, Arctic Village consistently records a temperature low averaging an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall 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. Throughout the year, there are 103.1 snowfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the longest days is August, 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
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during August translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arctic Village, AK
- Average daylight in August: 17h and 18min
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
