August weather forecastPeterhead, United Kingdom
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderate month in Peterhead, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.3°C (54.1°F) and 15.7°C (60.3°F).Temperature
August brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Peterhead, United Kingdom, is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Peterhead is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Peterhead, snow does not fall in June through October.Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Peterhead.Note: Swimming in 13.8°C (56.8°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In Peterhead, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 9:22 pm. On the last day of August, in Peterhead, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:07 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 7.8h.UV index
May through September, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During August, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 15.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 12.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).
Average pressure in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in August: 1010.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in August: 18.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 54mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August 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
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in August: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in August
Peterhead, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August, September, November and December (9km).
