August weather forecast
Laxey, Isle of Man

August

Weather in August

As the final month of summer, August remains a hot one. But with the peak summer heat starting to recede, mild winds from the Irish Sea bring a welcome coolness to the city. The average rainfall hits an annual high, clocking in at 52mm (2.05"). Despite the frequent rainfall, the city enjoys reasonably long hours of sunshine. Nearing September, the heat gradually subsides and evenings become distinctly cooler, paving the way for the coming autumn season.

Temperature

August, noted for its average high-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), is considered the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Laxey, in August, during 17 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Laxey, Isle of Man, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.3 days and collects up to 494mm (19.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Laxey, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:10 BST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during August translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?
Laxey notes the warmest temperatures in August, with a average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and a low of 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the temperature in August?
An average high-temperature, in August, in Laxey, is 15.9°C (60.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.
How much does it rain in August?
In Laxey, in August, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
May through October are months without snowfall.
How many hours of daylight does Laxey have in August?
In August, the average day length is 14h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:10 BST.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In Laxey, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.7h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In Laxey, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average temperature in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average high temperature in August: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.2°C).

Average pressure in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average pressure in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average wind speed in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average wind speed in August: 23.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (34.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.7km/h).

Average humidity in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average humidity in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average rainfall in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average rainfall in August: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (24mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average rainfall days in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average snowfall in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average snowfall days in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average sunshine days in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average UV index in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average cloud cover in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in August - Laxey, Isle of Man
Average visibility in August
Laxey, Isle of Man
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

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