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August
Weather in August
Temperature
Zürich, Switzerland, experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) in August, subtly different from July's 24°C (75.2°F). Throughout the August nights, Zürich encounters a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).Humidity
In Zürich, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout August, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zürich, Switzerland, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 1133mm (44.61") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Zürich, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 13min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:07 CEST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Zürich is 6.5h.UV index
In Zürich, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in August: 23.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).
Average humidity in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in August: 124mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (63mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).
Average UV index in August
Zürich, Switzerland
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
