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NorwayThe weather in August in Alta
It's cool to moderate in August in Alta with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Alta. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Alta, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2018, Alta reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Alta
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Alta | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 28 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Alta with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Alta is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Alta, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Alta
Temperature in August in Alta over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Alta, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Alta
Total precipitation in August in Alta over the years
Daily UV index in August in Alta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Alta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Alta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.