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Weather in August
Temperature
As Zürich, Switzerland, steps into August, the average high-temperature is measured at a still moderately hot 23.3°C, displaying minor differences from July's 24°C. In Zürich, an average nighttime temperature of 13.8°C is expected during August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Zürich, in August, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 124mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 1133mm of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Zürich, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Zürich is 14h and 13min.On the first day of August in Zürich, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 21:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 20:09 CEST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the 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).
Zürich, Switzerland
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