August weather forecast
Wainwright, AK

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wainwright, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Wainwright witnesses an average high-temperature of a still frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. An average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is logged during the nights of August, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Wainwright, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Wainwright is August, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Wainwright, during August, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wainwright, there are 134.6 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 18h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of August in Wainwright, Alaska, sunrise is at 3:55 am and sunset at 1:37 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 10:28 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Wainwright, the average sunshine in August is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August 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: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during August morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Wainwright?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Wainwright, is 45.1°F (7.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Wainwright?

In Wainwright, Alaska, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

What is the wettest month in Wainwright?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Wainwright, Alaska. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wainwright in August?

In Wainwright, Alaska, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in August in Wainwright?

In Wainwright, in August, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When are the longest days in Wainwright?

With an average of 18h and 24min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.

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

The average day length in August is 18h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Wainwright?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 3:55 am and sunset at 1:37 am. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 10:28 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wainwright have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Wainwright is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Wainwright?

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

Average temperature in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average high temperature in August: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wainwright, AK

Average pressure in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wainwright, AK

Average wind speed in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wainwright, AK

Average humidity in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall days in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall days in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average daylight in August: 18h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Wainwright, AK

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

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wainwright, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Wainwright, AK

Average cloud cover in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in August
Wainwright, AK

Average visibility in August - Wainwright, AK
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).

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