August weather forecast
Stavanger, Norway

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Weather in August

Serving as the closing month of summer, August displays slightly reduced temperatures when compared to July. Despite the minor drop in temperature, the daylight hours start to recede slowly, indicating the onset of autumn. The average sea temperatures peak this month, making it ideal for swimming and other aquatic activities. Rainfall begins to show a noticeable increase, hinting at the incoming wet period. Still, with August, there is a subtle rise in humidity to 81%, the highest average for the year.

Temperature

In Stavanger, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 16.3°C (61.3°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Stavanger is 79%.

Rainfall

In Stavanger, Norway, in August, during 20 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stavanger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.4 days and collects up to 1002mm (39.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Stavanger, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 25min.
On the first day of August in Stavanger, Norway, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 20:40 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Stavanger is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Stavanger. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Stavanger?

August is the warmest month in Stavanger, exhibiting average temperatures of 16.3°C (61.3°F) at the peak and 14°C (57.2°F) at the base.

What is the usual temperature for Stavanger in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Stavanger, records 16.3°C (61.3°F), while the low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Stavanger?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Stavanger?

In Stavanger, Norway, in August, during 20 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Stavanger?

May through October are months without snowfall in Stavanger.

What month is the sea warmest in Stavanger?

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August in Stavanger?

In Stavanger, the average seawater temperature in August is 16.8°C (62.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Stavanger have in August?

In August, the average day length in Stavanger is 15h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Stavanger?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of the month, in Stavanger, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 20:40 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stavanger have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Stavanger, Norway, is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Stavanger?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Stavanger?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Stavanger, Norway, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average temperature in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average high temperature in August: 16.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average pressure in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average wind speed in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average wind speed in August: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average humidity in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average rainfall in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average rainfall in August: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (43mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average rainfall days in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average snowfall in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average snowfall days in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average sea temperature in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in August: 16.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.6°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • 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: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average sunshine days in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average UV index in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average cloud cover in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in August
Stavanger, Norway

Average visibility in August - Stavanger, Norway
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

Stavanger, Norway

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