August weather forecastWhittier, AK
August
Weather in August
August continues the warmth from July, albeit with slightly lower temperatures and increased rainfall. Even as summer reaches towards its tail-end, the sun remains vigorous, retaining the essence of long days and enjoyable warmth. The substantial daylight hours continue to shrug away the darkness, treating locals and visitors to extended escapades. The wind gust speed starts to rise again and rainfall increases to 7.95" (202mm), heralding the slow return of harsher weather. August, however, still delivers the delights of summer in Whittier.Temperature
The dawn of August in Whittier sees an average high-temperature of a still fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C), subtly contrasting with July's 55°F (12.8°C). An average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is expected during August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 23.8 days. Throughout August, 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whittier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 199.9 days and collects up to 94.88" (2410mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Whittier, snow does not fall in June through August.Daylight
In Whittier, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 39min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 10:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 9:01 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Whittier, AK
- Average high temperature in August: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Whittier, AK
- Average pressure in August: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Whittier, AK
- Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Whittier, AK
- Average humidity in August: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (82%).
Average rainfall in August
Whittier, AK
- Average rainfall in August: 7.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (12.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (3.9").
Average rainfall days in August
Whittier, AK
- Average rainfall days in August: 23.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Whittier, AK
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (46.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Whittier, AK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Whittier, AK
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Whittier, AK
- Average sunshine days in August: 6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Whittier, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Whittier, AK
- Average cloud cover in August: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and June (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in August
Whittier, AK
- Average visibility in August: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
