August weather forecast
Skálholt, Iceland

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another cool month in Skálholt, Iceland, with an average temperature varying between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

Skálholt in August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still cool 10.4°C (50.7°F), indicating a slight variation from July's 11.3°C (52.3°F). In the month of August, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

In Skálholt, Iceland, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Skálholt, in August, during 19.3 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Skálholt, there are 201.3 rainfall days, and 1081mm (42.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Skálholt, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 16h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset at 22:25. On the last day of August, in Skálholt, Iceland, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:40 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Skálholt is August, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Skálholt, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Skálholt?
In Skálholt, 10.4°C (50.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 5°C (41°F) is the average low-temperature during August.
What is the average humidity in August in Skálholt?
In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in August in Skálholt?
In Skálholt, Iceland, in August, during 19.3 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Skálholt?
In Skálholt, Iceland, snow does not fall in June through August.
Does it snow in Skálholt in August?
In Skálholt, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.
What is the average length of the day in August in Skálholt?
The average day length in August is 16h and 19min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Skálholt?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset at 22:25. On the last day of the month, in Skálholt, Iceland, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:40 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Skálholt?
With an average of 8.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Skálholt, Iceland.
How long on average sun shines in August in Skálholt?
In Skálholt, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.2h.
How high is the UV index in August in Skálholt?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in August: 10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average pressure in August: 1007.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in August: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (141mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (41mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (393mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average daylight in August: 16h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in August: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in August
Skálholt, Iceland
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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