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Varsity Weather in August

Varsity in August

The short of it: Varsity in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 33 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 24° · low 8° · rain 63 mm · daylight 14 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Varsity an average August high of 24°, a low of 8° and some 63 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 33 min in mid-August, 94 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Varsity runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Bowness, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Varsity, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 33 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BownessAlberta1 km SW24°8°63 mm
EdgemontAlberta4 km N23°8°65 mm
West SpringsAlberta5 km SW24°8°63 mm
HawkwoodAlberta5 km NNW23°8°66 mm
Arbour LakeAlberta6 km NW23°8°66 mm
Aspen WoodsAlberta6 km SSW24°8°63 mm
CitadelAlberta6 km NNW23°8°66 mm
ThorncliffeAlberta6 km ENE24°9°61 mm

The Almanac · Varsity Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Varsity by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February0°-13°10 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March4°-9°18 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April10°-3°28 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°55 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°102 mm13 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July24°9°58 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°63 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°43 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°17 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°14 mm14 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm13 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varsity in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varsity in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Varsity?

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

How long are the days in Varsity in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Varsity in August?

Hardly — August nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Varsity in August?

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

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