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Latham Weather in August

Latham in August

The short of it: Latham in August averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 1° · rain 58 mm · daylight 10 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Latham an average August high of 14°, a low of 1° and some 58 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 49 min in mid-August, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Latham runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Flynn, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Latham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FlynnAustralian Capital Territory2 km NE14°1°57 mm
FloreyAustralian Capital Territory2 km ESE14°1°54 mm
HoltAustralian Capital Territory2 km WSW14°1°58 mm
MacgregorAustralian Capital Territory2 km WNW14°1°58 mm
DunlopAustralian Capital Territory3 km NNW14°1°58 mm
EvattAustralian Capital Territory3 km E14°1°54 mm
BelconnenAustralian Capital Territory4 km SE14°1°54 mm
GiralangAustralian Capital Territory6 km E14°1°53 mm
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The Almanac · Latham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Latham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°14°55 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
February28°14°55 mm11 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
March26°11°48 mm11 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
April21°7°35 mm9 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°4°40 mm9 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June13°2°55 mm10 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
July12°1°50 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
August14°1°58 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
September17°4°71 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October21°7°67 mm12 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November24°9°74 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
December27°11°60 mm13 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Latham in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Latham in August?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Latham?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Latham in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 48 min in June to 14 h 31 min in December.

Does it snow in Latham in August?

Hardly — August nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Latham in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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