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 in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature 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
The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. August's nights in Riga observe an average temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Riga, during August, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Riga.Sea temperature
The month with the warmest seawater in Riga is August, with an average sea temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).Note: For most, swimming in 17°C (62.6°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 15h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:22 EEST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Riga is 9.8h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Riga. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average high temperature in August: 21.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average pressure in August: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average wind speed in August: 13.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average rainfall in August: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (84mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average sea temperature in August: 17°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (1°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Riga, Latvia
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).
