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 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
Shaftesbury marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 19.8°C (67.6°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 20.4°C (68.7°F). During August, the average low-temperature is recorded at a fresh 12.1°C (53.8°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Shaftesbury is 84%.Rainfall
In Shaftesbury, during August, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shaftesbury, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 31min.On the first day of August in Shaftesbury, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:56 pm BST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 6.7h.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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Shaftesbury in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Shaftesbury?
How much does it rain in Shaftesbury in August?
When it does not snow in Shaftesbury?
How many hours of daylight does Shaftesbury have in August?
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When is the highest UV index in Shaftesbury?
How high is the UV index in August in Shaftesbury?
Average temperature in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 19.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 12.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in August: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in August: 12.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in August: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).
Average rainfall in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 31mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 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
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Shaftesbury, 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
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in August: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in August
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
