August weather forecast
Helmsdale, United Kingdom

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another refreshing month in Helmsdale, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 15°C (59°F) and min 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Temperature

Helmsdale, United Kingdom, sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15°C (59°F), indicating a subtle variation from July. During August, Helmsdale's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Helmsdale, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Helmsdale, there are 147 rainfall days, and 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Helmsdale, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Helmsdale, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 9:33 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Helmsdale, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Helmsdale?
In Helmsdale, 15°C (59°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.7°C (53.1°F) is the average low-temperature during August.
What is the most humid month in Helmsdale?
The months with the highest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
What is the average humidity in August in Helmsdale?
In August, the average relative humidity in Helmsdale is 84%.
How many days does it rain in August in Helmsdale?
In Helmsdale, United Kingdom, during August, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Helmsdale?
In Helmsdale, snow does not fall in June through October.
What is the average length of the day in August in Helmsdale?
The average day length in August in Helmsdale, United Kingdom, is 15h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Helmsdale?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 9:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Helmsdale?
The average sunshine duration in August in Helmsdale, United Kingdom, is 7.5h.
What is the UV index reading in August in Helmsdale?
In Helmsdale, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. 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
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are March and June (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in August
Helmsdale, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).

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