August weather forecastCape Dorset, Canada
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a frosty month in Cape Dorset, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).Temperature
Cape Dorset's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F), hardly distinct from July's 9.1°C (48.4°F). In August, a low-temperature average of 5.3°C (41.5°F) is characteristic of Cape Dorset, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.Humidity
In Cape Dorset, Canada, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Cape Dorset. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Cape Dorset. July and August are months with the least snowfall in Cape Dorset. The snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow.Sea temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cape Dorset, with an average sea temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).Note: In connection with swimming, this state is severely cold, hazardous, and lethal. Without protective insulated waterproof garments, hypothermia sets in rapidly.
Daylight
In Cape Dorset, the average length of the day in August is 16h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:15 am and sunset at 10:09 pm. On the last day of August, in Cape Dorset, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Cape Dorset is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average high temperature in August: 8.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-22.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 5.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-26.6°C).
Average pressure in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average pressure in August: 1008.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average wind speed in August: 19.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (23.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average rainfall in August: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average snowfall in August: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (1mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average sea temperature in August: 3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (-2°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average daylight in August: 16h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average cloud cover in August: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 87).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in August
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
