August weather forecastSaattut, Greenland

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a wintry month in Saattut, Greenland, with an average temperature varying between 1.7°C (35.1°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature stands at a wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F), closely aligned with July's 6.5°C (43.7°F). During the nights of August, Saattut records an average low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, August is the least humid month in Saattut.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July and August, with an average 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saattut are January through December. The month with the least snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.

Daylight

August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:30 and sunset at 01:34. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 22:17 -01.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Saattut is August, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in August leads to these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Saattut experiences an average high-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F) and a low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

With an average relative humidity of 74%, August is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in August in Saattut is 74%.

The months with the most rainfall in Saattut are July and August, with an average 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

In August, in Saattut, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the least snowfall in Saattut, Greenland, is August, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of snow.

In Saattut, in August, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow.

August has the longest days of the year in Saattut, with an average of 18h and 36min of daylight.

In Saattut, Greenland, the average day length in August is 18h and 34min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:30 and sunset at 01:34. On the last day of the month, in Saattut, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 22:17 -01.

August has the most sunshine of the year in Saattut, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Saattut is 11.4h.

The months with the highest UV index in Saattut are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Saattut, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average high temperature in August: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (6.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (2.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-22.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average pressure in August: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1003.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average wind speed in August: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average rainfall in August: 26mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average snowfall in August: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (134mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (6mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average daylight in August: 18h and 36min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (9km).