August weather forecastFort McMurray, Canada

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Fort McMurray, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.8°C (49.6°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. August's nights exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Fort McMurray is 65%.

Rainfall

In Fort McMurray, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Fort McMurray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.2 days and collects up to 314mm (12.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fort McMurray, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 9:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In Fort McMurray, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort McMurray, Canada, during August are 22.2°C (72°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in August in Fort McMurray, Canada, is 65%.

In August, in Fort McMurray, Canada, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout August, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

June through August are months without snowfall.

In Fort McMurray, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

In August, the average day length is 15h and 5min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 9:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Fort McMurray is 10h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort McMurray, Canada, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average high temperature in August: 22.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average pressure in August: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average wind speed in August: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average humidity in August: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

Average rainfall in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average rainfall in August: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and April (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average UV index in August: 4

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

Average cloud cover in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Fort McMurray, Canada

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).