August weather forecast
Edmonton, Canada

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The Saskatchewan River below the James Macdonald Bridge, with a distant view of Edmonton City, Canada
The Saskatchewan River below the James Macdonald Bridge, with a distant view of Edmonton City, Canada

Weather in August

August carries forward the warm weather trends of July in Edmonton. However, daylight hours begin to shorten, signaling the gradual approach of the fall season. Rainfall decreases back down after the high of the previous month. Despite these changes, temperatures remain high, occasionally reaching up to 22.4°C (72.3°F) in some instances.

Temperature

August's weather in Edmonton displays an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F), slightly varied from July's 22.6°C (72.7°F). In Edmonton, the expected average low-temperature for August is a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Humidity

In Edmonton, the average relative humidity in August is 65%.

Rainfall

In August, in Edmonton, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Edmonton, there are 108 rainfall days, and 338mm (13.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

July and August are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Edmonton is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

In Edmonton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Edmonton in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Edmonton, is 22.4°C (72.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Edmonton?

The average relative humidity in August in Edmonton is 65%.

How many days does it rain in August in Edmonton?

In Edmonton, Canada, during August, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Edmonton?

In Edmonton, snow does not fall in July and August.

Does it snow in Edmonton in August?

In Edmonton, Canada, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

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

In Edmonton, the average day length in August is 14h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Edmonton?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Edmonton, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Edmonton?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Edmonton?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Edmonton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average temperature in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.1°C).

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Average pressure in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average pressure in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average wind speed in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average humidity in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average humidity in August: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (60%).

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Average rainfall in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average rainfall in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average rainfall in August: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average rainfall days in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average snowfall in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (90mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average snowfall days in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average sunshine days in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average UV index in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average cloud cover in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Edmonton, Canada

Average visibility in August - Edmonton, Canada
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

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