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Arvidsjaur Weather in August

Arvidsjaur in August

The short of it: Arvidsjaur in August averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 16 h 42 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 17° · low 8° · rain 82 mm · daylight 16 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Arvidsjaur an average August high of 17°, a low of 8° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 42 min in mid-August, 238 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, Arvidsjaur runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Malå, 49 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Arvidsjaur, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MalåVästerbotten49 km SSW17°8°79 mm
GuojkkasuoluojNorrbotten49 km W17°8°77 mm
VidselNorrbotten68 km ENE20°8°78 mm
JörnVästerbotten72 km SE18°8°74 mm
SorseleVästerbotten75 km W17°8°81 mm
NorsjöVästerbotten77 km S17°8°71 mm
ArjeplogNorrbotten78 km NW16°8°75 mm
StorvikVästerbotten88 km ESE18°8°83 mm

The Almanac · Arvidsjaur 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 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Arvidsjaur by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°35 mm9 km/h4 h 40 min✦✦
February-6°-15°29 mm9 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦
March-1°-12°25 mm11 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April5°-5°26 mm10 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
May11°1°46 mm12 km/h18 h 55 min✦✦✦
June16°6°73 mm12 km/h22 h 47 min✦✦✦
July19°9°92 mm10 km/h20 h 40 min✦✦✦
August17°8°82 mm9 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦
September11°3°57 mm11 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
October4°-2°46 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
November-2°-9°43 mm8 km/h5 h 47 min✦✦
December-5°-13°43 mm9 km/h3 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arvidsjaur in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arvidsjaur in August?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Arvidsjaur?

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

How long are the days in Arvidsjaur in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 3 h 14 min in December to 22 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Arvidsjaur in August?

Hardly — August nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arvidsjaur in August?

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

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