August weather forecastCambridge Bay, Canada

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Cambridge Bay, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 5°C (41°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

Cambridge Bay, Canada, records an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F) in August, maintaining a close correlation with July's 11.3°C (52.3°F). In Cambridge Bay, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a wintry 5°C (41°F) during August.

Humidity

In Cambridge Bay, Canada, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cambridge Bay is August, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cambridge Bay are January through December. In Cambridge Bay, Canada, in August, during 0.8 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cambridge Bay, there are 97.7 snowfall days, and 336mm (13.23") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 17h and 42min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of August in Cambridge Bay, Canada, sunrise is at 2:59 am and sunset at 11:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm MDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Cambridge Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Cambridge Bay, is 9.8°C (49.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 5°C (41°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

The month with the most rainfall in Cambridge Bay, Canada, is August, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Cambridge Bay, Canada, in August, during 10.5 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout August, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the longest days in Cambridge Bay, Canada, is August, with an average of 17h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in August in Cambridge Bay, Canada, is 17h and 44min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 2:59 am and sunset at 11:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge Bay, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm MDT.

August has the most sunshine of the year in Cambridge Bay, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

In Cambridge Bay, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cambridge Bay, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average high temperature in August: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-29.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average pressure in August: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average wind speed in August: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (15.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

Average rainfall in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall in August: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (22mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall in August: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (52mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average daylight in August: 17h and 42min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17 days).

Average UV index in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • 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, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in August
Cambridge Bay, Canada

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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