August weather forecastGurtnellen, Switzerland

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gurtnellen, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

During July and August, Gurtnellen experiences its warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.3 days and typically aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Gurtnellen, Switzerland. In Gurtnellen, in August, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 73mm (2.87") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gurtnellen, there are 158.4 snowfall days, and 6664mm (262.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of August, in Gurtnellen, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:06 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Gurtnellen is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Gurtnellen, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in August translates into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Gurtnellen, Switzerland, is usually observed in July and August, with the average high-temperature peaking at 16.3°C (61.3°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Gurtnellen, is 16.3°C (61.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.5°C (43.7°F).

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months in Gurtnellen, Switzerland.

In Gurtnellen, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.3 days and typically aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

In Gurtnellen, Switzerland, during August, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

In Gurtnellen, Switzerland, in August, during 0.9 snowfall days, 73mm (2.87") of snow is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Gurtnellen is 14h and 10min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:06 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Gurtnellen is 9.3h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Gurtnellen, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in August: 16.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in August: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in August: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gurtnellen, 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
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in August: 201mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (78mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in August: 73mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1086mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (23mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 12min

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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Gurtnellen, 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, March, April and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Gurtnellen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in August: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in August
Gurtnellen, 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).