August weather forecastGreenock, United Kingdom

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Greenock, is another mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.7°C (49.5°F) and max 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F) from July's 16.3°C (61.3°F) is noted in high-temperature. In August, the average low-temperature is a frosty 9.7°C (49.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Greenock are January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Greenock, in August, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 112mm (4.41") of accumulated precipitation. In Greenock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 249.9 days and collects up to 1079mm (42.48") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Greenock, snow does not fall in May through October.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Greenock, United Kingdom, is August, with an average sea temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 14.3°C (57.7°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Greenock, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of August in Greenock, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 9:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Greenock, the average sunshine in August is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

In Greenock, 15.8°C (60.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.7°C (49.5°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

In August, the average relative humidity in Greenock is 89%.

In Greenock, United Kingdom, in August, during 24 rainfall days, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Greenock.

With an average sea temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Greenock.

In Greenock, the average seawater temperature in August is 14.3°C (57.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In August, the average day length in Greenock, United Kingdom, is 15h and 1min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 9:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greenock, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm BST.

In Greenock, the average sunshine duration in August is 5.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in August: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in August: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in August: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in August: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August, September, October, November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

Average rainfall in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in August: 112mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (48mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in August: 24 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Greenock, 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 sea temperature in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in August: 14.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (8.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in August: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in August
Greenock, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and December (8km).