Switzerland Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Switzerland experiences mild and pleasant weather, with an average temperature of 20.0°C (68.0°F). The highs reach an average of 25.8°C (78.4°F), while the lows dip to around 14.8°C (58.7°F). The temperature feels similar to the actual readings, with a perceived high of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and a perceived low of 14.8°C (58.7°F), giving an overall average feels-like temperature of 20.0°C (68.0°F). August sees an average humidity of 70.1% and an average cloud cover of 64.3% in Switzerland. The country experiences moderate winds, with an average speed of 14.4 km/h (8.9 mph) and gusts up to 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph). The average visibility is 2.6 km (1.6 miles), and the atmospheric pressure is around 1015.2 mb. August brings intermittent rainfall to Switzerland, with an average precipitation of 2.57 mm and a precipitation probability of 51.6%. It is rainy on approximately 16 days of the month, with a 21.0% chance that precipitation covers over the country. The most common type of precipitation is rain. There is no snow in August, and the average snow depth remains 0.0 cm (0.0 inches). In terms of natural phenomena, August in Switzerland is relatively calm, with an average UV index of 6.9 and no recorded severe weather risks. The sun rises around 6:28 am and sets around 8:39 pm.
What is the temperature in Switzerland in August?
Average air temperature in Switzerland is 20°C (68.1°F) in August. The outside temperature in Switzerland feels like 20°C (68.1°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and feels like 25.6°C (78.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 14.8°C (58.7°F) which feels like 14.8°C (58.7°F).
How hot is Switzerland in August?
The hot temperature in August in Switzerland rises to 35°C (95°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 70.1% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 36.3 °C (97.3°F). The average maximum temp in Switzerland is 25.8°C (97.3°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Switzerland in August?
The coldest temp in Switzerland in August drops to 9.1°C (48.4°F) during the cold nights. With 14.4km/h (9mph) winds and 70.1% humidity it feels like 9.1°C (48.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 14.8°C (58.7°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Switzerland in August?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Switzerland in August averaging 2.57 mm of precipitation. Switzerland has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Switzerland throughout August?
Switzerland has 2.57 mm (0.1 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Is Switzerland windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Switzerland during August is 14.4km/h (9mph) and average windgust is 32km/h (19.9mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 34km/h (21.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Switzerland in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Switzerland.
What are the humidity levels in Switzerland in August?
The average humidity levels in Switzerland in August are 70.1%. Daily humidity levels in Switzerland range from 56% to 92.3% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Switzerland in August?
Switzerland has 14 hours 10 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Switzerland in August is at 6:28:23 and the sunset is at 20:39:18.
What is the cloud coverage in Switzerland in August?
Clouds cover 64.3% of the sky on average throughout August in Switzerland. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.6% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Switzerland?
The average UV index in Switzerland is 6.9 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Switzerland in August?
The average solar radiation is 191.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Switzerland during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 43.4 W/m2 to 326.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Switzerland?
The average solar energy during August in Switzerland is 16.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.8 MJ/m2, to 28.1 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Switzerland in August?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Switzerland in August.
What is the air pressure in Switzerland in August?
On average the air pressure in Switzerland in August is 1015.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1004.1 mb to 1021.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Switzerland in August?
The average daylight visibility in Switzerland in August is 22.5 km (13.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.9 km (6.2 miles) to 10 km (6.2 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Switzerland in August?
The average dew point in Switzerland during August is 13.6°C (56.5°F).
Where is the data for Switzerland climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Switzerland in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- DELEMONT, SZ
- CHASSERAL, SZ
- CRESSIER, SZ
- CHAUMONT, SZ
- PAYERNE, SZ
- MEIRINGEN, SZ
- FRIBOURG POSIEUX, SZ
- PLAFFEIEN, SZ
- BERN BELP, SZ
- BERN ZOLLIKOFEN, SZ
- GRENCHEN, SZ
- KOPPIGEN, SZ
- MUEHLEBERG, SZ
- LANGNAU IE, SZ
- NAPF, SZ
- WYNAU, SZ
- ORON, SZ
- BOLTIGEN, SZ
- DW3695 Thun CH
- EW5976 Fribourg CH
- LSZB