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 sea temperature 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
August
Weather in August
Temperature
August, recognised by an average high temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F), is Kirkwall's warmest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 84%.Rainfall
In Kirkwall, United Kingdom, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Kirkwall, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.4 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Kirkwall.Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: Navigating the 13.3°C (55.9°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is no joy, and temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 15h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 9:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:15 pm BST.
Sunshine
In Kirkwall, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in August is 7.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in August in Kirkwall?
Average temperature in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 14.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 12.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in August: 1009.7mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in August: 24km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in August: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 45mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Kirkwall, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in August: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in August
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).
