August weather forecastRakkestad, Norway

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another refreshing month in Rakkestad, Norway, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.9°C (55.2°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

August's presence records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F), closely mirroring July's climate. The nighttime temperature in Rakkestad, during August, averages of 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Rakkestad are July and August, with an average 44mm (1.73") of rainfall.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Rakkestad is 15h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 21:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:19 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

In Rakkestad, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Rakkestad, Norway, vary between a high-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and a low-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F).

In Rakkestad, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

The wettest months are July and August, with an average 44mm (1.73") of rainfall.

In August, in Rakkestad, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

June through September are months without snowfall in Rakkestad.

In August, the average day length in Rakkestad is 15h and 29min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 21:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:19 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Rakkestad, Norway, is 9.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rakkestad, Norway, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average high temperature in August: 18.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (0.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4°C).

Average pressure in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average rainfall in August: 44mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (15mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in August: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Rakkestad, Norway

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, October, November and December (9km).