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Vermilion Weather in August

Vermilion in August

The short of it: Vermilion in August averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 9° · rain 65 mm · daylight 14 h 46 min

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

August in Vermilion brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 9°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 46 min in mid-August, 104 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Vermilion runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Mannville, 21 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Vermilion, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MannvilleAlberta21 km W23°9°60 mm
LloydminsterAlberta56 km E23°9°65 mm
WainwrightAlberta58 km S24°9°58 mm
Elk PointAlberta61 km N23°9°55 mm
VikingAlberta67 km WSW23°9°61 mm
Two HillsAlberta71 km NW23°9°58 mm
St. PaulAlberta75 km NNW23°8°56 mm
KillamAlberta92 km SW23°9°63 mm

The Almanac · Vermilion 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 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Vermilion by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°19 mm14 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February-6°-18°12 mm14 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March0°-12°19 mm15 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-3°24 mm16 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May18°3°38 mm15 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°84 mm13 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦
July24°11°77 mm12 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
August24°9°65 mm12 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°32 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°18 mm14 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November0°-10°17 mm15 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December-8°-17°16 mm13 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vermilion in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vermilion in August?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vermilion?

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

How long are the days in Vermilion in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Vermilion in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vermilion in August?

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

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