Temperatures in August
It's cool to moderate in August in Alaska with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Alaska 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 Alaska with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°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 Alaska will be around 17°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Alaska. 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.
Alaska in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
78 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,2 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Alaska?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Alaska. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Alaska in August
With 33°C, Alaska hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Alaska
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Alaska, 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 Alaska
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Alaska, 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 13 days of rain in Alaska.
Daily Snowfall in August in Alaska
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in August in Alaska, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in August.
Daily UV Index in August in Alaska
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Alaska, 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 Alaska Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Alaska, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Alaska Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Alaska, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in August in Alaska per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in August in Alaska, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in August for Alaska
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Alaska. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Alaska by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alaska. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
