August weather forecastCraig, AK
August
Weather in August
August continues the warmed trend from July with slightly reduced Daylight hours. As August progresses, temperatures start to decline signaling the gradual advent of fall. The highest rainfall marks this month at 5.94" (151mm), making Craig a wetter place. With diminishing sunlight hours, days become shorter, but remain long enough to enjoy outdoor activities. It's the perfect time for tourists to experience Alaska's late-summer bounty.Temperature
The month of August sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 59.5°F (15.3°C) at the peak and 51.1°F (10.6°C) at the low.Humidity
January and August, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Craig, during August, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 210.2 rainfall days, and 70.71" (1796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Craig, Alaska, snow does not fall in June through September.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: Swimming in 56.3°F (13.5°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Craig is 14h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:47 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in August leads to these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Craig, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (31.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Craig, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Craig, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Craig, AK
- Average humidity in August: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and August (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (82%).
Average rainfall in August
Craig, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 5.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (8.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.68").
Average rainfall days in August
Craig, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Craig, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (23.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Craig, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Craig, AK
- Average sea temperature in August: 56.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (42.8°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Craig, AK
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Craig, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Craig, AK
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Craig, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in August
Craig, AK
- Average visibility in August: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are February and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
