August weather forecastWantage, United Kingdom

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Wantage, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 20°C (68°F) and 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

In August, Wantage experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 20.6°C (69.1°F) in July to a still pleasant 20°C (68°F). During the month of August, Wantage experiences a steady low-temperature average of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Wantage, during August, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wantage, United Kingdom, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Wantage, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:54 pm BST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Wantage. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Wantage, 20°C (68°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.3°C (54.1°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in Wantage.

In Wantage, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

In Wantage, United Kingdom, in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

In Wantage, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

In August, the average day length in Wantage, United Kingdom, is 14h and 34min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wantage, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:54 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 7h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in August: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°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 January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

Average rainfall in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in August: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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

Average cloud cover in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in August: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in August
Wantage, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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