August weather forecastKvalsund, Norway

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kvalsund, is another cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and an average high of 12°C (53.6°F).

Temperature

August's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12°C (53.6°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Kvalsund indicates a consistently low-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F) during the nights of August.

Humidity

In Kvalsund, Norway, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, in Kvalsund, Norway, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout August, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kvalsund, Norway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 490mm (19.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kvalsund, snow does not fall in July and August.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).
Note: Beware when you're in 10.6°C (51.1°F) waters; 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling and anything below 10°C (50°F) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of August in Kvalsund, sunrise is at 01:39 and sunset at 23:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:34 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kvalsund is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During August, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Kvalsund, is 12°C (53.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Kvalsund is 81%.

In Kvalsund, in August, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

July and August are months without snowfall in Kvalsund.

In Kvalsund, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

With an average sea temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Kvalsund, Norway.

In Kvalsund, Norway, the average seawater temperature in August is 10.6°C (51.1°F). Swimming in 10.6°C (51.1°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.

With an average of 18h and 24min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.

The average day length in August is 18h and 26min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 01:39 and sunset at 23:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:34 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.

With an average of 8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

In Kvalsund, the average sunshine duration in August is 8h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average high temperature in August: 12°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average pressure in August: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average wind speed in August: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and June (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall in August: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and December (33mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (145mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in August: 10.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (4.8°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average daylight in August: 18h and 24min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Kvalsund, 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 February, March, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in August: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in August
Kvalsund, Norway

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).