August weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in McKinley Park, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

During the shift to August, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in July to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). McKinley Park records an average low of 39.2°F (4°C) throughout the nights in August.

Humidity

In McKinley Park, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in McKinley Park. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall in McKinley Park, Alaska. August is the first month it typically snows in McKinley Park. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.3 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 16h and 10min.
On the first day of August in McKinley Park, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 10:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 9:11 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in McKinley Park, Alaska, is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in McKinley Park is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in August translates into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in McKinley Park in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in McKinley Park, Alaska, are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in McKinley Park?

August is the month with the most rainfall in McKinley Park, Alaska. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in McKinley Park in August?

In McKinley Park, in August, during 18.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in McKinley Park?

August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August in McKinley Park?

The average day length in August in McKinley Park, Alaska, is 16h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in McKinley Park?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 10:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 9:11 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does McKinley Park have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

How high is the UV index in August in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

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Average pressure in August
McKinley Park, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

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Average rainfall in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
McKinley Park, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in August - McKinley Park, 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, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in August
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in August - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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