August weather forecast
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

August in Ittoqqortoormiit presents an extension of the short summer weather, albeit with a steady decrease in temperatures. The day's warmth begins to wane, signaling the approach of the harsh, long winter. In terms of precipitation, August records a noticeable rise, delivering 46mm (1.81") over 8 days. As temperatures range from 0°C (32°F) to 5°C (41°F), and daylight hours gradually reduce to 18.4, a perceptible shift in weather dynamics becomes evident.

Temperature

As Ittoqqortoormiit welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at an icy 5°C (41°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. A consistent average low of 0°C (32°F) is noted in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland throughout August, only a small step down from its daytime high.

Rainfall

In Ittoqqortoormiit, during August, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ittoqqortoormiit, there are 113 rainfall days, and 476mm (18.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

July and August, with an average sea temperature of 2°C (35.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Ittoqqortoormiit.
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is August, with an average of 18h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of August in Ittoqqortoormiit, sunrise is at 02:45 and sunset at 00:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:16 +00.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Ittoqqortoormiit is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during August morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.