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Rutherford Weather in August

Rutherford in August

The short of it: Rutherford in August averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 10° · rain 58 mm · daylight 14 h 47 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

August in Rutherford brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 10°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 47 min in mid-August, 104 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Rutherford runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. MacEwan, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Rutherford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 38 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 47 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MacEwanAlberta1 km N23°10°58 mm
AllardAlberta2 km S23°9°59 mm
Twin BrooksAlberta3 km N23°10°58 mm
South TerwillegarAlberta4 km NW23°10°59 mm
Blue QuillAlberta4 km N23°10°58 mm
SummersideAlberta5 km E23°10°58 mm
ErmineskinAlberta5 km NNE23°10°58 mm
Terwillegar TowneAlberta5 km NW23°10°59 mm

The Almanac · Rutherford Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Rutherford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°22 mm11 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
February-4°-15°14 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March1°-10°18 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°30 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°48 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°85 mm12 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
July24°11°96 mm10 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August23°10°58 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°35 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°21 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
December-5°-15°16 mm12 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rutherford in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rutherford in August?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rutherford?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Rutherford in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 47 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Rutherford in August?

Hardly — August nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rutherford in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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