August weather forecastOberhausen, Germany

August

Weather in August

Similar to July, August continues to maintain the grip of summer in Oberhausen with temperatures virtually unchanged. Sunshine durations remain generous and rainfall slightly increases to 24mm (0.94"). Even though the city is in the heart of summer, comfortably warm days rather than sweltering heat spells are the norm here. Thus, the large number of public parks and outdoor pools see lots of activity during this month.

Temperature

Oberhausen's temperatures peak on average in August, reaching 23.5°C (74.3°F) at their highest and 15°C (59°F) at their lowest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Oberhausen, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 21:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.3h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

August is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Oberhausen, records 23.5°C (74.3°F), while the low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

With an average relative humidity of 71%, August is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in August is 71%.

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

In Oberhausen, in August, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall.

In Oberhausen, the average day length in August is 14h and 33min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 21:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Oberhausen, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in August: 23.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average pressure in August: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in August: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Oberhausen, Germany

  • 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).