August weather forecast
Žilina, Slovakia

August persistently displays characteristics of high summer in Žilina, with very few deviations from July's climatology. The city's weather continues to exude warmth, and the month gives away no signs of an impending change in the season. Similar to the preceding month, temperatures during August are known to sustain high levels, around 25°C (77°F). The daylight hours start to slightly retract, as does rainfall, reflecting a slow transition towards cooler, drier autumn weather. Nevertheless, the reign of the sun remains largely unhindered, providing plenty of bright, warm daytime hours.

Temperature

July and August mark Žilina's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Rainfall

In Žilina, in August, during 15 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Žilina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174 days and collects up to 528mm (20.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 20:24. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:29 CEST.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Žilina is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.