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Älvsbyn Weather in August

Älvsbyn in August

The short of it: Älvsbyn in August averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 16 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 75 mm · daylight 16 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Älvsbyn an average August high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 43 min in mid-August, 241 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Älvsbyn runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Ånäset, 26 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Älvsbyn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 43 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÅnäsetNorrbotten26 km SSW19°8°85 mm
VidselNorrbotten28 km NW20°8°78 mm
SävastNorrbotten35 km ENE19°9°65 mm
BodenNorrbotten35 km ENE19°9°65 mm
NorrfjärdenNorrbotten37 km SE19°11°70 mm
RoknäsNorrbotten37 km SSE20°9°72 mm
AlvikNorrbotten39 km ESE19°10°64 mm
AntnäsNorrbotten41 km ESE19°10°62 mm

The Almanac · Älvsbyn 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 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Älvsbyn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°38 mm6 km/h4 h 37 min✦✦
February-3°-15°28 mm6 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦
March2°-11°26 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April8°-4°25 mm8 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
May14°2°37 mm10 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°66 mm9 km/h23 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
July22°10°78 mm8 km/h20 h 44 min✦✦✦
August20°8°75 mm7 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
September14°4°51 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October6°-2°42 mm6 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦
November0°-7°43 mm5 km/h5 h 45 min✦✦
December-2°-12°43 mm6 km/h3 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Älvsbyn in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Älvsbyn in August?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Älvsbyn?

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

How long are the days in Älvsbyn in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 3 h 10 min in December to 23 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Älvsbyn in August?

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

What should I pack for Älvsbyn in August?

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

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