August weather forecastLajoux, Switzerland

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Lajoux, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.7°C (53.1°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for August is a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. The average low-temperature, in August, is a cool 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Lajoux, during August, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. In Lajoux, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.6 days and collects up to 870mm (34.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lajoux, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

In Lajoux, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 21:04. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during August translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lajoux during August are 23°C (73.4°F) and 11.7°C (53.1°F) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity in Lajoux, Switzerland, are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

In August, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout August, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Lajoux, snow does not fall in June through August.

In Lajoux, Switzerland, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

The average day length in August in Lajoux, Switzerland, is 14h and 12min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 21:04. On the last day of the month, in Lajoux, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 20:13 CEST.

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Lajoux.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Lajoux is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in August: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in August: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in August: 90mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (46mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 12min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Lajoux, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Lajoux, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).