Skelmersdale Weather in August

What's the weather like in Skelmersdale (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Skelmersdale during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Skelmersdale and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Skelmersdale weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 65.9°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.8°F
Average temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skelmersdale with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale average temperature in August

August rainfall

Skelmersdale average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Skelmersdale average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Skelmersdale in August 2024.

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Skelmersdale weather stats

Skelmersdale weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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