August weather forecastKarlshamn, Sweden

August

Weather in August

Venturing into August, Karlshamn weather remains in the hold of summer but the initial signs of autumn peek through. While the temperatures remain practically identical to those of July, at 20.1°C (68.2°F), indicators of change can be observed in the weather landscape. A moderate breeze elegantly sweeps across the city, signalling the summer finale. This transition month is a great time to soak in the last bit of the warm season before autumn colors set in.

Temperature

Entering August, Karlshamn's average high-temperature reads a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. An average low-temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F) marks the month of August in Karlshamn, Sweden.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Karlshamn, Sweden, in August, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. In Karlshamn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 303mm (11.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Karlshamn, snow does not fall in May through October.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 17.9°C (64.2°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Karlshamn is 15h and 3min.
On the first day of August in Karlshamn, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 21:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:57 CEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In Karlshamn, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during August is 20.1°C (68.2°F) and the low-temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Karlshamn, Sweden, during August, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

In Karlshamn, snow does not fall in May through October.

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Karlshamn, Sweden, with an average sea temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

In Karlshamn, the average seawater temperature in August is 17.9°C (64.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in August in Karlshamn is 15h and 3min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 21:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:57 CEST.

June and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Karlshamn.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

In Karlshamn, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

20.4°C

20.1°C

16.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.9km/h

19km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.3

15.3

16.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average high temperature in August: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°C).

Average low temperature in August: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average pressure in August: 1014.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average wind speed in August: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average rainfall in August: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (57mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average sea temperature in August: 17.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (2.3°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average daylight in August: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Karlshamn, Sweden

Average visibility in August: 10km

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