Athabasca Weather in August

What's the weather like in Athabasca (Alberta) in August 2024?

The climate in Athabasca during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Athabasca and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Athabasca weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21°C 69.8°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Athabasca with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Athabasca

Athabasca average temperature in August

August rainfall

Athabasca average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Athabasca 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 Athabasca in August 2024.

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Athabasca weather stats

Athabasca weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: October 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: August 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January -12.3°C 9.9°F
Wettest month: July 97mm 3.8ins
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