August weather forecast
Oxford, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

In August, Oxford experiences a slight decrease in temperatures, with the rainfall peaking at 35mm (1.38"), making it the wettest month of the year. August is typically characterized by its mixed weather conditions; while maintaining summers inherent warmth, it also witnesses the highest rainfall of the year. Amid sporadic rain showers, the number of daylight hours and the sunshine duration remain high, maintaining the warmth typical to British summers.

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Oxford witnesses an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. During August, the nighttime temperature averages of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 330mm (12.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of August, in Oxford, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:53 pm BST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Oxford is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Oxford are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Oxford in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 12.3°C (54.1°F) respectively.

What are the least humid months in Oxford?

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in August in Oxford?

In August, the average relative humidity in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Oxford?

In Oxford, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Oxford?

April through November are months without snowfall in Oxford, United Kingdom.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in August?

In August, the average day length in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Oxford?

On the first day of August in Oxford, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:53 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Oxford?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Oxford?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Oxford is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°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
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Oxford, 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
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in August
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average visibility in August - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

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

Oxford, United Kingdom

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