August weather forecastKiruna, Sweden
August
Weather in August
There's perceptible alteration in August as weather patterns begin to change. A downward temperature trend from July becomes evident. Rainfall also decreases slightly to a level of 38mm (1.5"). Towards the end, the onset of the fall season brings a gradual change in the landscape's hues. The temperature drops and the nights grow longer, yet the weather remains generally pleasant.Temperature
Kiruna records an average high-temperature of a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F) in August, maintaining a close correlation with July's 16.8°C (62.2°F). Kiruna witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) throughout August.Humidity
In Kiruna, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In Kiruna, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 373mm (14.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
July and August are months without snowfall.Daylight
With an average of 17h and 18min of daylight, August has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:00 and sunset at 22:30. On the last day of August, in Kiruna, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Kiruna, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average high temperature in August: 14.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16°C).
Average pressure in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average pressure in August: 1010.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average wind speed in August: 11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).
Average rainfall in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average rainfall in August: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (20mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (204mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average daylight in August: 17h and 18min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- 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, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average cloud cover in August: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in August
Kiruna, Sweden
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).
