August weather forecastKirkenes, Norway
August
Weather in August
Winds of change start blowing in August, as Kirkenes transitions from the quintessential summer weather toward autumn. The temperatures start to descend slightly, causing a subtle drop. Nonetheless, the city continues to enjoy substantial daylight and warmth. When compared to September, August remains essentially warmer with lesser rainfall. With the grandeur of summer subtly mellowing down, August becomes an interplay of summer warmth and refreshing showers.Temperature
August records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13.6°C (56.5°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Kirkenes's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 8.3°C (46.9°F) during the nights of August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Kirkenes, Norway, in August, during 14.5 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirkenes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 292mm (11.5") of precipitation.Snowfall
July and August are months without snowfall in Kirkenes.Daylight
The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 18h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of August in Kirkenes, Norway, sunrise is at 01:40 and sunset at 22:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:15 and sunset at 19:44 CEST.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Kirkenes, Norway, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average high temperature in August: 13.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average pressure in August: 1011.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average wind speed in August: 14.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall in August: 29mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (15mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (95mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average daylight in August: 18h and 6min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, July and August (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Kirkenes, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average cloud cover in August: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in August
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (8km).
