August weather forecast
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

Late summer in Sheffield, August holds steady with consistently warm temperatures. Weather conditions remain largely steady from July, with plenty of sunlight. The city's temperatures dance between 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 19.2°C (66.6°F) maintaining the warm weather despite the 49mm (1.93") rainfall spread across nearly 20 days. Partake in the multitude of city sumer events or simply enjoy the outdoors. The shorter days of summer slowly begin as daylight reduces marginally from 16.4 hours to approximately 14.7 hours.

Temperature

August in Sheffield registers an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.2°C (66.6°F), slightly varied from July's 19.6°C (67.3°F). In Sheffield, an average low-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) is recorded during August nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, during August, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.7 rainfall days, and 462mm (18.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Sheffield, United Kingdom, is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Sheffield, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:57 pm BST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Sheffield are July and August, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sheffield in August?

During August, Sheffield experiences an average high-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and a low-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F).

What are the least humid months in Sheffield?

The months with the lowest humidity are May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in August in Sheffield?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, during August, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in August?

The average day length in August in Sheffield, United Kingdom, is 14h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sheffield?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheffield, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:57 pm BST.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Sheffield?

The months with the most sunshine in Sheffield are July and August, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheffield have in August?

In Sheffield, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Sheffield?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 19.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 11.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.4°C).

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Average pressure in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Sheffield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 53).

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Average visibility in August
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average visibility in August - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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

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