Yellowknife in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowknife in august 2024
The weather in Yellowknife in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
27%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
28%
17%
13%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
28%
19%
9%
Weather at 3am
54°F
37%
30%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowknife in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowknife in august.
The climate of Yellowknife in august is good
In august in Yellowknife, the climate is rather dry (with 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Yellowknife is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Yellowknife in august with a maximum record of 86°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2013. You can hope to have about 16 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 52% of time.
Day length in Yellowknife in august is 16:01. The sun rises at 04:40 and sets at 20:41.
With a good weather, this month is a good month to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowknife in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:01 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yellowknife in august 2023:
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 67°F
58°F to 70°F
59°F to 76°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
58°F to 70°F
59°F to 68°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
63°F to 72°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 77°F
54°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 76°F
59°F to 77°F
58°F to 77°F
61°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in Canada in august
Cities near Yellowknife:
| Kugluktuk in august | tolerable weather |
| Fort Nelson in august | good weather |
| Fort McMurray in august | good weather |
| Norman Wells in august | good weather |
| Fort St. John in august | good weather |
| Grande Prairie in august | good weather |
| Cold Lake in august | good weather |
| Edmonton in august | good weather |
| Lloydminster in august | good weather |
| Prince George in august | good weather |
| Jasper National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Gjoa Haven in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Yellowknife
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Weather data for Yellowknife in august:
Weather data for Yellowknife for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowknife. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowknife can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yellowknife.