August weather forecast
Kugluktuk, Canada

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kugluktuk, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13.1°C (55.6°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Kugluktuk records a mean low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Kugluktuk is 69.8%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Kugluktuk, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.7 days and aggregates up to 1821mm (71.69") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Kugluktuk, in August, the average water temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F).
Note: During swimming activities, this is a serious life-threatening hazard. Rapid loss of control over breathing impairs cognitive abilities. A specialized swimsuit is essential to limit thermal wastage.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 17h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:04 am and sunset at 11:29 pm. On the last day of August, in Kugluktuk, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:13 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Kugluktuk, the average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kugluktuk is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kugluktuk in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Kugluktuk, records 13.1°C (55.6°F), while the low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Kugluktuk?
The average relative humidity in August in Kugluktuk is 69.8%.
What is the rainiest month in Kugluktuk?
The month with the most rainfall in Kugluktuk is August, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Kugluktuk in August?
In Kugluktuk, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Kugluktuk?
August is the first month it typically snows in Kugluktuk. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
What is the sea temperature in August in Kugluktuk?
In Kugluktuk, the average seawater temperature in August is 3.8°C (38.8°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.
When are the longest days in Kugluktuk?
August has the longest days of the year in Kugluktuk, with an average of 17h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Kugluktuk have in August?
In Kugluktuk, Canada, the average day length in August is 17h and 16min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Kugluktuk?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:04 am and sunset at 11:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kugluktuk, Canada, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:13 pm MDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kugluktuk have in August?
In Kugluktuk, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Kugluktuk?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kugluktuk, Canada, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average temperature in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average high temperature in August: 13.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-32°C).

Average humidity in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average humidity in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average humidity in August: 69.8%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84.7%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64.8%).

Average rainfall in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average rainfall in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average rainfall in August: 44.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (44.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average rainfall days in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, November and December (0 days).

Average snowfall in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average snowfall in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average snowfall in August: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (350mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average snowfall days in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average sea temperature in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average sea temperature in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in August: 3.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (4.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and December (-0.3°C).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average daylight in August: 17h and 2min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average UV index in August - Kugluktuk, Canada
Average UV index in August
Kugluktuk, Canada
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).

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