August weather forecastWaskaganish, Canada

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Waskaganish, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 8°C (46.4°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

Waskaganish, Canada, registers an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20°C (68°F) at the commencement of August, closely related to the preceding month. A stark contrast in day to night temperatures can be seen in Waskaganish in August, with an average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).

Rainfall

In Waskaganish, in August, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation. In Waskaganish, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 708mm (27.87") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).
Note: 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.

Daylight

In Waskaganish, Canada, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Waskaganish, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Waskaganish is 6h.

UV index

In Waskaganish, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

In Waskaganish, 20°C (68°F) is the average high-temperature and 8°C (46.4°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

In Waskaganish, during August, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).

In Waskaganish, the average seawater temperature in August is 4°C (39.2°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In August, the average day length in Waskaganish is 14h and 31min.

On the first day of August in Waskaganish, Canada, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

In Waskaganish, Canada, the average sunshine duration in August is 6h.

In Waskaganish, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in August
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average high temperature in August: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-14°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-27°C).

Average rainfall in August
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average rainfall in August: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September, October, November and December (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in August: 4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (4°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
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 1h).

Average UV index in August
Waskaganish, Canada

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 0).