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Vaala Weather in August

Vaala in August

The short of it: Vaala in August averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 72 mm · daylight 16 h 27 min

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

August in Vaala brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 9°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 27 min in mid-August, 212 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Vaala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Utajärvi, 29 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Vaala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
3° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 27 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UtajärviNorth Ostrobothnia29 km NW19°9°69 mm
KestiläNorth Ostrobothnia36 km SW19°9°64 mm
VuolijokiKainuu43 km S19°9°70 mm
MuhosNorth Ostrobothnia48 km NW19°9°66 mm
PaltamoKainuu51 km ESE19°9°75 mm
PuolankaKainuu52 km NE18°9°74 mm
RantsilaNorth Ostrobothnia56 km W19°9°68 mm
PulkkilaNorth Ostrobothnia57 km SW19°9°65 mm

The Almanac · Vaala 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 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Vaala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°40 mm9 km/h5 h 9 min✦✦
February-5°-13°31 mm10 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦
March0°-9°29 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦
April6°-3°25 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
May13°3°51 mm10 km/h18 h 29 min✦✦✦
June18°8°68 mm10 km/h21 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July21°11°85 mm9 km/h19 h 59 min✦✦✦
August19°9°72 mm9 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
September13°5°55 mm9 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
October5°0°59 mm10 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
November0°-5°52 mm10 km/h6 h 8 min✦✦
December-3°-9°48 mm9 km/h3 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vaala in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vaala in August?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 19°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vaala?

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

How long are the days in Vaala in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 27 min. The days are shortening — from 3 h 56 min in December to 21 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Vaala in August?

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

What should I pack for Vaala in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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