August weather forecast
Nuuk, Greenland

August holds much similarity with July in terms of temperature, maintaining the summer charm in Nuuk. As a continuation of the warmest period, the city remains bustling with activities, ranging from outdoor events to water sports. Although rainfall is still quite prevalent, it retreats slightly to 85mm (3.35"). The sea temperature peaks in August at 4.1°C (39.4°F), providing an excellent opportunity for ocean enthusiasts to dive in. Dropping daylight hours herald the slowly approaching autumn season.

Temperature

As Nuuk transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F), nearly the same as the previous 9.9°C (49.8°F). In August, the temperature in Nuuk drops to an average of 3.5°C (38.3°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Nuuk, in August, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Nuuk, during August, snow falls for 0.2 days. Throughout the year, there are 104.7 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nuuk, Greenland, with an average sea temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°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 Nuuk, the average length of the day in August is 16h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 23:30. On the last day of August, in Nuuk, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 21:45 -01.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 4h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Nuuk is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.