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Weather in August
Temperature
On the advent of August, Basel's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still warm 24.7°C (76.5°F) from July's 25.3°C (77.5°F). August brings an average low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) to Basel.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Basel is 72%.Rainfall
In Basel, in August, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 843mm (33.19") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Basel, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Basel, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:11 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 6.8h.UV index
In Basel, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in August: 24.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.1°C).
Average humidity in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in August: 80mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (99mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in August: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).
Average UV index in August
Basel, Switzerland
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Basel, Switzerland
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