August weather forecastKópasker, Iceland

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kópasker, is another cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.6°C (51.1°F) and an average low of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Temperature

In Kópasker, the peak temperatures are generally noted in August, averaging a high of 10.6°C (51.1°F) and a low of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kópasker, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Kópasker, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 635mm (25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow does not fall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 16h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:50 and sunset at 22:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 20:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kópasker, the average sunshine in August is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kópasker are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

August is the month when Kópasker's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 10.6°C (51.1°F) and lows of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

The high-temperature during August is 10.6°C (51.1°F) and the low-temperature is 8.2°C (46.8°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

In Kópasker, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

August is the only month when snow does not fall.

In August, it doesn't snow. July is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in August is 16h and 50min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 03:50 and sunset at 22:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 20:33 GMT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index.

In Kópasker, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average high temperature in August: 10.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-1.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average pressure in August: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average wind speed in August: 20km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (80%).

Average rainfall in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average rainfall in August: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (113mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 48min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average cloud cover in August: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in August
Kópasker, Iceland

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).