Temperatures in August
It's cool in August in Hammerfest with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hammerfest in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Hammerfest with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 15°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Hammerfest will be around 13°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Go for a warm coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Hammerfest is 12°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Hammerfest. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hammerfest in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
37 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Hammerfest in August
With 29°C, Hammerfest hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Hammerfest
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Hammerfest, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Hammerfest
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Hammerfest, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Hammerfest.
Daily UV Index in August in Hammerfest
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Hammerfest, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Hammerfest Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Hammerfest, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Hammerfest Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Hammerfest, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Hammerfest
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Average Weather in Hammerfest by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hammerfest. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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