August weather forecastOldham, United Kingdom

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Oldham, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 17.9°C (64.2°F) and 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of August, Oldham's high-temperatures register at a still refreshing 17.9°C (64.2°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. August brings an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F) to Oldham.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Oldham, United Kingdom. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of August in Oldham, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:00 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in August transforms into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Oldham, is 17.9°C (64.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.8°C (51.4°F).

The average relative humidity in August in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 84%.

The month with the most rainfall in Oldham is August, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

In Oldham, in August, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.

In Oldham, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

In Oldham, United Kingdom, the average day length in August is 14h and 45min.

On the first day of August in Oldham, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:00 pm BST.

In Oldham, the average sunshine duration in August is 6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 17.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 10.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in August: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Oldham, 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
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in August: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in August
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

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