Weather in August
Temperature
July and August, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are the warmest months.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout August, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Leknes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 264 days and collects up to 1205mm (47.44") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Leknes, the average seawater temperature in August is 12.6°C (54.7°F).Note: Swimming in 12.6°C (54.7°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
August has the longest days of the year, with an average of 17h and 25min of daylight.On the first day of August in Leknes, sunrise is at 03:18 and sunset at 23:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 20:45 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average high temperature in August: 14°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (14°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (1°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 9°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3°C).
Average rainfall in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average rainfall in August: 73mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (49mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in August: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (16 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average sea temperature in August: 12.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.3°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average daylight in August: 17h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 0h).
Average UV index in August
Leknes, Norway
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).
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