August weather forecast
Stromness, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderate month in Stromness, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

Stromness reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 14.2°C (57.6°F) at the peak and 12.4°C (54.3°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Stromness, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout August, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stromness, there are 233.4 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Stromness.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: It is advised against swimming in 13.3°C (55.9°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 15h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 9:36 pm. On the last day of August, in Stromness, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm BST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In Stromness, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during August translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Stromness?

August temperatures in Stromness tend to peak at an average high of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and dip to a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

What are the temperatures in Stromness in August?

August temperatures in Stromness vary between a high-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and a low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Stromness?

In August, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Stromness in August?

In Stromness, in August, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stromness?

In Stromness, snow does not fall in May through October.

When is the sea warmest in Stromness?

The month with the warmest seawater in Stromness, United Kingdom, is August, with an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August in Stromness?

In Stromness, the average seawater temperature in August is 13.3°C (55.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

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

The average day length in August is 15h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Stromness?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 9:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm BST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stromness have in August?

In Stromness, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Stromness?

In Stromness, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 14.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1009.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 24km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 45mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in August - Stromness, 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 (7.3°C).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Stromness, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).

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Average visibility in August
Stromness, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).

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