August weather forecast
Peterborough, Canada

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Peterborough, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and an average low of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Throughout August, Peterborough's nights cool down to an average of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Humidity

In Peterborough, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, in Peterborough, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout August, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peterborough, there are 143.9 rainfall days, and 609mm (23.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Peterborough.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Peterborough is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Peterborough is 10.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterborough is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Peterborough?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Peterborough, Canada, are 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in August in Peterborough?
The average relative humidity in August in Peterborough, Canada, is 79%.
How many days does it rain in August in Peterborough?
In Peterborough, in August, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Peterborough?
In Peterborough, Canada, snow does not fall in June through September.
How many hours of daylight does Peterborough have in August?
The average day length in August is 13h and 58min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Peterborough?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.
How long on average sun shines in August in Peterborough?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Peterborough?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterborough, Canada, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average temperature in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average pressure in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average wind speed in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average humidity in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average rainfall in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average rainfall in August: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average rainfall days in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average snowfall in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (122mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average snowfall days in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average sunshine days in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average UV index in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average cloud cover in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August - Peterborough, Canada
Average visibility in August
Peterborough, Canada
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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

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