August weather forecast
Reading, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

August signals the end toast of the summer season in Reading, with weather that is typically warm and humid. Although conditions are still favorable for outdoor activities, there is a slight dip in temperatures. Despite the trivial temperature decline, the city still enjoys a generous high of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and a comfy low of 12.8°C (55°F). Humidity is still considerable, made comfortable by frequent breezes. Consecutive rainy days become more commonplace during this month, signaling the imminent return of colder weather.

Temperature

The start of August in Reading marks an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. An average temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) marks the nights in Reading, United Kingdom, in August.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Reading, in August, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Reading, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Reading, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:52 pm BST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Reading is 7.5h.

UV index

In Reading, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Reading in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Reading, records 20.8°C (69.4°F), while the low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).

What is the least humid month in Reading?

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in August in Reading?

In Reading, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Reading?

In Reading, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Reading?

In Reading, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

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

The average day length in August is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Reading?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:52 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Reading?

The average sunshine duration in August in Reading is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Reading?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

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Average pressure in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).

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Average visibility in August
Reading, United Kingdom

Average visibility in August - Reading, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (8km).

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