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Lowertown Weather in August

Lowertown in August

The short of it: Lowertown in August averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 92 mm · daylight 14 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Lowertown an average August high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 92 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 5 min in mid-August, 74 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Lowertown runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. New Edinburgh, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

August in Lowertown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 5 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New EdinburghOntario1 km NNE26°15°92 mm
Sandy HillOntario1 km ESE26°15°92 mm
HullQuebec1 km WSW26°15°92 mm
CentretownOntario2 km S26°15°92 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario2 km NNE26°15°92 mm
OttawaOntario2 km S26°15°92 mm
VanierOntario2 km ENE26°15°94 mm
The GlebeOntario3 km S26°15°92 mm

The Almanac · Lowertown 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 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Lowertown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°63 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°56 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-8°60 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°79 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°88 mm11 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°13°93 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°16°96 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°11°82 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°89 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lowertown in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lowertown in August?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Lowertown?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Lowertown in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 5 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Lowertown in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lowertown in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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