August weather forecast
Penzance, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Penzance, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.4°C (63.3°F) and min 16.1°C (61°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in August, averaging 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a minimum average of 16.1°C (61°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Penzance, in August, during 11.9 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Penzance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 224mm (8.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Penzance.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Penzance, with an average sea temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of August in Penzance, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:08 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Penzance, the average sunshine in August is 8.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Penzance?

The warmest time of the year in Penzance, United Kingdom, is August, with temperatures averaging a high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 16.1°C (61°F).

What is the usual temperature for Penzance in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Penzance, is 17.4°C (63.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.1°C (61°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Penzance?

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Penzance?

In Penzance, in August, during 11.9 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Penzance?

February through December are months without snowfall in Penzance, United Kingdom.

What month is the sea warmest in Penzance?

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August in Penzance?

In Penzance, United Kingdom, in August, the average water temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). For most, swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the average length of the day in August in Penzance?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Penzance?

On the first day of August in Penzance, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:08 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Penzance?

In Penzance, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Penzance?

With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the highest UV index in Penzance, United Kingdom.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Penzance?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Penzance is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 23.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (34.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (10mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in August: 17.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.7°C).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in August
Penzance, United Kingdom

Average visibility in August - Penzance, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

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