August weather forecastManiitsoq, Greenland

August

Weather in August

August replicates July's weather, holding onto the summertime vibe before the year progresses towards autumn. With a sea temperature high of 4.7°C (40.5°F), August tops all preceding months. As daylight duration gradually scales back, August days still remain quite lengthy in Maniitsoq. Even though August heralds the beginning of the cool descent, the city remains vibrant due to the summer remnants.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F).
Note: While swimming, this scenario rapidly escalates into a life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, impairing clear thinking. Utilizing a specialized swimsuit is vital to minimize thermal depletion.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 16h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 23:48. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 21:54 -01.

Frequently asked questions

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F).

In Maniitsoq, the average seawater temperature in August is 4.7°C (40.5°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.

The average day length in August in Maniitsoq, Greenland, is 16h and 36min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 23:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 21:54 -01.
Average sea temperature

Average sea temperature in August
Maniitsoq, Greenland

  • Average sea temperature in August: 4.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (4.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (-0.9°C).

Average daylight in August
Maniitsoq, Greenland

  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 36min).