August weather forecastGiessendam, Netherlands

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Giessendam, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.3°C (57.7°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) marks the month of August in Giessendam.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Giessendam is 76%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Giessendam. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Giessendam.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:29. On the last day of August, in Giessendam, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:29 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Giessendam is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Giessendam are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Giessendam vary between a high-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and a low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

August is the month with the most rainfall in Giessendam, Netherlands. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

In Giessendam, in August, during 19.8 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Giessendam, Netherlands.

The average day length in August is 14h and 35min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:29 CEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Giessendam, Netherlands, is 9.2h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Giessendam, Netherlands.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Giessendam, Netherlands, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in August: 22.3°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 (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in August: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in August: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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