Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
Orsières's temperatures peak on average in August, reaching 16.2°C (61.2°F) at their highest and 5.6°C (42.1°F) at their lowest.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the least humid month in Orsières.Rainfall
In Orsières, during August, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Orsières, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.6 days and aggregates up to 2767mm (108.94") of snow.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 21:01. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 20:11 CEST.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during August translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the most sunshine in Orsières?
How long on average sun shines in August in Orsières?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Orsières?
Average temperature in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in August: 16.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 5.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Orsières, 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 (1015.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in August: 77mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in August: 10mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average UV index in August: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).
