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 sea temperature 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
Weather in August
Temperature
Whitby experiences its warmest period in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Whitby is 81%.Rainfall
In Whitby, in August, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.4 rainfall days, and 468mm (18.43") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Whitby, with an average sea temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).Note: Most people find it challenging to enjoy swimming in water that is 15.8°C (60.4°F). As water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), controlling breathing grows increasingly difficult.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Whitby is 14h and 51min.On the first day of August in Whitby, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 9:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:56 pm BST.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the hottest in Whitby?
What is the usual temperature for Whitby in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Whitby?
How many days does it rain in August in Whitby?
When it does not snow in Whitby?
What is the month with the warmest sea water in Whitby?
What is the sea temperature in August in Whitby?
How many hours of daylight does Whitby have in August?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Whitby?
What month has the most sunshine in Whitby?
How many hours of sunshine does Whitby have in August?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Whitby?
How high is the UV index in August in Whitby?
Average temperature in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in August: 17.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°C).
Average pressure in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in August: 17.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
Average rainfall in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in August: 61mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in August: 15.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in August: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Whitby, 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 and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in August: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 48).
Average visibility in August
Whitby, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and June (9km).
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