August weather forecast
Leknes, Norway

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderate month in Leknes, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9°C (48.2°F) and an average high of 14°C (57.2°F).

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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FAQ

What are the warmest months in Leknes?

July and August, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), are warmest months.

What is the temperature in August in Leknes?

In August, in Leknes, Norway, the average high-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).

How many days does it rain in August in Leknes?

In Leknes, Norway, in August, during 17 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in August in Leknes?

In Leknes, the average seawater temperature in August is 12.6°C (54.7°F). Swimming in 12.6°C (54.7°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

When are the longest days in Leknes?

With an average of 17h and 25min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year in Leknes, Norway.

What is the average length of the day in August in Leknes?

In Leknes, the average day length in August is 17h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Leknes?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:18 and sunset at 23:05. On the last day of the month, in Leknes, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 20:45 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Leknes?

The average sunshine duration in August in Leknes is 6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Leknes?

In Leknes, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Leknes, Norway

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).

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Average rainfall in August
Leknes, Norway

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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Leknes, Norway

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).

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Average sea temperature in August
Leknes, Norway

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).

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

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).

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Average UV index in August
Leknes, Norway

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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