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
Alta's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 14.4°C (57.9°F). An average low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) is expected during August.Humidity
In Alta, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Alta, during August, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.3 days and collects up to 318mm (12.52") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Alta, Norway, snow does not fall in July and August.Sea temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 10°C (50°F).Note: Swimming in 10°C (50°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 18h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of August in Alta, sunrise is at 02:01 and sunset at 23:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Alta is August, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.UV index
In Alta, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in August translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Alta, Norway
- Average high temperature in August: 12.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-6.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 7.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Alta, Norway
- Average pressure in August: 1011mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.5mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Alta, Norway
- Average wind speed in August: 11.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Alta, Norway
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Alta, Norway
- Average rainfall in August: 33mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Alta, Norway
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Alta, Norway
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Alta, Norway
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Alta, Norway
- Average sea temperature in August: 10°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (4°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alta, Norway
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 1min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Alta, Norway
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Alta, Norway
- Average UV index in August: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Alta, Norway
- Average cloud cover in August: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in August
Alta, Norway
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (7km).
