August weather forecast
Saas-Grund, Switzerland

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another mild month in Saas-Grund, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 14.5°C (58.1°F) and min 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still mild 14.5°C (58.1°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In Saas-Grund, the August nights cool down to an average low of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

In Saas-Grund, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Saas-Grund, in August, it is raining for 26.5 days, with typically 176mm (6.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Saas-Grund, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saas-Grund, Switzerland, are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, in Saas-Grund, there are 126.3 snowfall days, and 4942mm (194.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:58. On the last day of August, in Saas-Grund, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 20:08 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Saas-Grund, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Saas-Grund?
In Saas-Grund, in August, the average high-temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Saas-Grund?
In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.
How many days does it rain in August in Saas-Grund?
In Saas-Grund, Switzerland, in August, during 26.5 rainfall days, 176mm (6.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Saas-Grund?
August is the first month it typically snows in Saas-Grund. Throughout August, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in August in Saas-Grund?
In Saas-Grund, Switzerland, the average day length in August is 14h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Saas-Grund?
On the first day of August in Saas-Grund, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 20:08 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Saas-Grund have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August in Saas-Grund is 8.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Saas-Grund?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average temperature in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in August: 14.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average pressure in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average wind speed in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average humidity in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average rainfall in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in August: 176mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average snowfall in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in August: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Saas-Grund, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average UV index in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in August: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in August - Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Average visibility in August
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).

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