August weather forecastPeterborough, 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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 18min
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: 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: 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: 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: 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).
