August weather forecast
Iqaluit, Canada

August continues the trend of mild temperatures in Iqaluit, Canada with an average daytime high of 10.5°C (50.9°F). The city enjoys ample amounts of daylight, and the environment is filled with thriving vegetation. A noticeable feature of August’s weather is the continued rainfall from July, with an average of 69mm (2.72"), the highest for any month. The open waters and verdant surroundings offer ample opportunity for boating and hiking. August subtly whispers the farewell to summer, inviting residents to savor the lingering warmth.

Temperature

Iqaluit experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still cool 10.5°C (50.9°F) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 12.3°C (54.1°F). The mean low-temperature during August nights in Iqaluit is a wintry 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Iqaluit, Canada, is 72.6%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Iqaluit. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Iqaluit, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 113.4 days and aggregates up to 2293mm (90.28") of snow.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).
Note: In relation to swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, perilous, and a direct threat to life. Hypothermia strikes rapidly in the absence of insulated waterproof gear.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 16h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 3:47 am and sunset at 9:33 pm. On the last day of August, in Iqaluit, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Iqaluit, Canada, the average sunshine in August is 5.1h.

UV index

In Iqaluit, Canada, 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 rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during August morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.