August weather forecast
Cantwell, AK

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another cool month in Cantwell, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from July's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). August brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Cantwell, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cantwell, in August, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cantwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Cantwell. August is the first month it typically snows in Cantwell. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 snowfall days, and 58.39" (1483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cantwell, the average length of the day in August is 16h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 10:50 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 9:10 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Cantwell is 8.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in August translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Cantwell?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Cantwell, is 51.8°F (11°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cantwell?

The average relative humidity in August in Cantwell, Alaska, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Cantwell?

In Cantwell, during August, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Cantwell?

August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cantwell?

In Cantwell, Alaska, the average day length in August is 16h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cantwell?

On the first day of August in Cantwell, Alaska, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 10:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 9:10 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cantwell have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Cantwell, Alaska, is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in August in Cantwell?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cantwell, AK

Average temperature in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (57.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Cantwell, AK

Average pressure in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Cantwell, AK

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Cantwell, AK

Average humidity in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cantwell, AK

Average rainfall in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in August
Cantwell, AK

Average rainfall days in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cantwell, AK

Average snowfall in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (10.98").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Cantwell, AK

Average snowfall days in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are March and April (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cantwell, AK

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cantwell, AK

Average sunshine days in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cantwell, AK

Average UV index in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cantwell, AK

Average cloud cover in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

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Average visibility in August
Cantwell, AK

Average visibility in August - Cantwell, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and November (3mi).

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