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Oppdal Weather in August

Oppdal in August

The short of it: Oppdal in August averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 72 mm · daylight 16 h 3 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & July

Thirty years of records give Oppdal an average August high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 3 min in mid-August, 178 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Oppdal runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Berkåk, 30 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Oppdal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 3 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BerkåkTrøndelag30 km NNE17°8°76 mm
GrøaMøre og Romsdal50 km W16°9°92 mm
RindalTrøndelag57 km NNW18°10°105 mm
SunndalsøraMøre og Romsdal58 km W17°10°87 mm
Løkken VerkTrøndelag59 km N18°10°90 mm
HovinTrøndelag63 km NNE18°9°81 mm
DombåsInnlandet65 km SSW15°6°64 mm
TynsetInnlandet66 km ESE17°7°68 mm

The Almanac · Oppdal 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 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Oppdal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°55 mm13 km/h5 h 54 min✦
February-1°-7°44 mm11 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
March1°-6°45 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April6°-3°26 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
May10°1°40 mm11 km/h17 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
June14°4°66 mm10 km/h19 h 59 min✦✦✦
July17°7°80 mm8 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦✦
August16°7°72 mm8 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦
September12°4°50 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October6°-1°46 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
November1°-3°40 mm10 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦✦
December-2°-7°47 mm10 km/h4 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oppdal in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oppdal in August?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Oppdal?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Oppdal in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 3 min. The days are shortening — from 4 h 57 min in December to 19 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Oppdal in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oppdal in August?

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

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The Editor’s Remark

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