The weather in August in Nome
It's cool in August in Nome 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 5°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Nome. There’s too much chance of rain 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 Nome, Alaska. 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 27°C in 2021, Nome reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Nome
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nome. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
Nome | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 14°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 17°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 118 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Nome with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Nome is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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 Nome, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Nome
Temperature in August in Nome over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Nome, Alaska. 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 Nome
Total precipitation in August in Nome over the years
Daily UV index in August in Nome
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Nome, 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 Nome by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nome. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.