August weather forecastGletsch, Switzerland
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Gletsch, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 6.3°C (43.3°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F).Temperature
August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) from July's 16.6°C (61.9°F). An average minimum temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) marks the month of August in Gletsch, Switzerland.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Gletsch are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.5 days and typically aggregates up to 180mm (7.09") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gletsch, there are 125.9 snowfall days, and 4354mm (171.42") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 8min.On the first day of August in Gletsch, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:07 CEST.
Sunshine
In Gletsch, the average sunshine in August is 9.3h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in August: 16.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 6.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average pressure in August: 1017.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in August: 6.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).
Average humidity in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).
Average rainfall in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in August: 180mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (180mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (65mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in August: 25.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in August: 12mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (787mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in August: 4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).
Average UV index in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in August: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in August
Gletsch, Switzerland
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).
