The weather in August in Hammerfest

It's cool in August in Hammerfest with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Hammerfest, 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 29°C in 2018, Hammerfest reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Hammerfest is 12°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Hammerfest

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hammerfest. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Hammerfest New York
Average temperature 14°C 30°C
Max. temperature 17°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 37 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Hammerfest with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 15°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 Hammerfest is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 Hammerfest, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Hammerfest

Temperature in August in Hammerfest over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Hammerfest, 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 Hammerfest

Total precipitation in August in Hammerfest over the years

Daily UV index in August in Hammerfest

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Hammerfest, 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 Hammerfest by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hammerfest. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.