August weather forecast
Horw, Switzerland

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Horw, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Temperature

In Horw, the month of August registers the highest temperatures, averaging 22.1°C (71.8°F) at the peak and 10.9°C (51.6°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Horw, during August, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Horw, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Horw.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:59. On the last day of August, in Horw, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:08 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

In Horw, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during August leads to these instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Horw?
Horw's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 22.1°C (71.8°F) and a low of 10.9°C (51.6°F).
What is the average August temperature in Horw?
Horw in August has an average high-temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.9°C (51.6°F).
What is the least humid month in Horw?
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Horw.
What is the average humidity in August in Horw?
In August, the average relative humidity in Horw is 77%.
How many days does it rain in August in Horw?
In Horw, during August, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Horw?
In Horw, snow does not fall in June through September.
What is the average length of the day in August in Horw?
In Horw, the average day length in August is 14h and 11min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Horw?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:08 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Horw have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August in Horw, Switzerland, is 10.2h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Horw?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Horw, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in August: 22.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in August: 115mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Horw, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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