Weather in August
Temperature
With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still wintry 5°C (41°F), subtly different from July's 4.8°C (40.6°F). In August, Port-aux-Français experiences an average nighttime temperature of -0.8°C (30.6°F).Rainfall
In Port-aux-Français, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 708mm (27.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, March through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall days is August, when snow falls for 13 days.Sea temperature
July through October, with an average sea temperature of 2°C (35.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Port-aux-Français.Note: In terms of swimming, this condition is dangerously life-threatening. Water temperatures cause sharp pain and provoke immediate hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to alleviate thermal damage.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 0min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:44 +05.
Sunshine
In Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, the average sunshine in August is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in August converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average high temperature in August: 5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (11.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: -0.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (4.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (-0.8°C).
Average rainfall in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average rainfall in August: 66.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45.5mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, March, April and December (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average snowfall days in August: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (13 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average sea temperature in August: 2°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are February and March (5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August, September and October (2°C).
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Average sunshine in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average UV index in August
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Average UV index in August: 1
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 1).
Port-aux-Français, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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