August weather forecastDax, France

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dax, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°C (60.1°F) and an average high of 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

August, known for its average high temperature of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average low temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). If exposure and activity persist, fatigue could ensue, possibly leading to heat cramps.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Dax is August, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically collects 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, April through November are months without snowfall in Dax, France.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of August in Dax, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 21:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 20:41 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dax is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

Dax's August weather reaches an average high of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average low of 15.6°C (60.1°F), making it the warmest month.

In Dax, 27.2°C (81°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.6°C (60.1°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

In Dax, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

In Dax, during August, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

January, April through November are months without snowfall.

In August, the average day length in Dax is 13h and 56min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 21:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 20:41 CEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Dax is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Dax, France

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Dax, France

  • Average pressure in August: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Dax, France

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Dax, France

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Dax, France

  • Average rainfall in August: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (31mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Dax, France

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dax, France

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Dax, France

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dax, France

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dax, France

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Dax, France

  • 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Dax, France

  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Dax, France

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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