August weather forecastPoint Hope, AK
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another chilly month in Point Hope, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
August registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 48.4°F (9.1°C) at its peak and 44.2°F (6.8°C) at the lowest.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Point Hope is 85%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Point Hope, during August, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.7 snowfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 17h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 1:04 am. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 10:42 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Point Hope, Alaska, the average sunshine in August is 6.1h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the highest UV index in Point Hope. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (48.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-2.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.82"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.99"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.79"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 13.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average humidity in August: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average daylight in August: 17h and 24min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average UV index in August: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in August
Point Hope, AK
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
