Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
In Gangtok, the peak temperatures are generally noted in August, averaging a high of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Gangtok is 78%.Rainfall
In August, in Gangtok, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout August, 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gangtok, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.1 days and collects up to 1069mm (42.09") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Gangtok, snow does not fall in January, February, April through December.Daylight
In Gangtok, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 5:57 pm IST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.5h.UV index
July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gangtok, India. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the hottest in Gangtok?
What is the usual temperature for Gangtok in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Gangtok?
How many days does it rain in August in Gangtok?
When it does not snow in Gangtok?
What is the average length of the day in August in Gangtok?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Gangtok?
How many hours of sunshine does Gangtok have in August?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Gangtok?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Gangtok?
Average temperature in August
Gangtok, India
- Average high temperature in August: 20.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 15°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Gangtok, India
- Average pressure in August: 1007.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Gangtok, India
- Average wind speed in August: 6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Gangtok, India
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (50%).
Average rainfall in August
Gangtok, India
- Average rainfall in August: 216mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gangtok, India
- Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Gangtok, India
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gangtok, India
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gangtok, India
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Gangtok, India
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Gangtok, India
- Average cloud cover in August: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Gangtok, India
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
