August weather forecastHandforth, United Kingdom

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Handforth, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and an average low of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18.7°C (65.7°F), indicating a minimal shift from July's 19.3°C (66.7°F). Nighttime temperature in Handforth experiences an average drop to a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Handforth, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. In Handforth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.7 days and collects up to 484mm (19.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Handforth, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Handforth, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:00 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

In Handforth, in August, the average high-temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.6°C (52.9°F).

In Handforth, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

In August, in Handforth, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout August, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Handforth.

The average day length in August is 14h and 44min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Handforth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:00 pm BST.

In Handforth, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Handforth, United Kingdom, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Handforth, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in August: 18.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in August: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in August: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in August
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

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