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Mosjøen Weather in August

Mosjøen in August

The short of it: Mosjøen in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 16 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 11° · rain 120 mm · daylight 16 h 45 min

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

August in Mosjøen brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 11°, with about 120 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 45 min in mid-August, 246 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mosjøen runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Leland, 28 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Mosjøen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 22 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LelandNordland28 km NNW17°11°146 mm
SandnessjøenNordland33 km NW17°12°140 mm
TroforsNordland35 km SSE18°10°96 mm
KorgenNordland39 km NE17°10°104 mm
NesnaNordland41 km N16°11°168 mm
HemnesbergetNordland47 km NNE17°11°124 mm
BrønnøysundNordland60 km SW18°12°122 mm
HauknesNordland64 km NE15°9°108 mm
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The Almanac · Mosjøen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Mosjøen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-4°175 mm14 km/h4 h 32 min✦
February0°-5°130 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦
March2°-3°147 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦
April7°1°94 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦
May12°5°100 mm12 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦
June16°9°107 mm12 km/h23 h 37 min✦✦
July19°12°98 mm10 km/h20 h 51 min✦✦✦
August18°11°120 mm10 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦
September14°8°182 mm11 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
October7°3°158 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦
November4°0°142 mm13 km/h5 h 41 min✦
December1°-3°165 mm14 km/h3 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mosjøen in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mosjøen in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 11°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mosjøen?

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

How long are the days in Mosjøen in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 3 h 2 min in December to 23 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Mosjøen in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mosjøen in August?

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

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