August weather forecastLeeuwarden, Netherlands
August
Weather in August
In August, the weather patterns in Leeuwarden continue to follow July's outline. With temperatures remaining mostly steady, it stands as the second warmest month of the year. However, thunderstorm activity grows which results in the most rainfall during the year, observed at 46mm (1.81"). The sun, despite generous daylight hours, battles the persistent cloud cover for supremacy. Basking in the rich summer hues, residents enjoy windy evenings with gusts reaching speeds of 27.5km/h (17.1mph).Temperature
August, with an average high of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low of 15.2°C (59.4°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.Humidity
April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Leeuwarden, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Leeuwarden is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 21:31. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:28 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Leeuwarden is 9.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in August: 20.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 15.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average pressure in August: 1014.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in August: 17.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in August: 46mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average UV index in August: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in August
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
