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
Weather in August
Temperature
August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F), slightly deviating from July's 18.5°C (65.3°F). Durham's average low-temperature in the month of August is recorded at a fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout August, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Durham.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 9:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:00 pm BST.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Durham, with an average of 8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Durham in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Durham?
How much does it rain in Durham in August?
When it does not snow in Durham?
What is the average length of the day in August in Durham?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Durham?
What month has the most sunshine in Durham?
How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in August?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Durham?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Durham?
Average temperature in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 18.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 11.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in August: 1012.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in August: 14.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in August: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in August
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Durham, United Kingdom
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