August
Weather in August
Temperature
August, having an average high-temperature of 14.5°C (58.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F), is the warmest month.Rainfall
In Shetland, in August, during 12.9 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 1257mm (49.49") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
The month with the warmest seawater in Shetland is August, with an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).Note: Swimming in 13.3°C (55.9°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 15h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:37 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:12 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Shetland is 4.1h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in August
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 14.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).
Average rainfall in August
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 83.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in August: 13.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
