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Råtorp Weather in August

Råtorp in August

The short of it: Råtorp in August averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 11 °C (53 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 15 h 31 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 21° · low 11° · rain 84 mm · daylight 15 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Råtorp an average August high of 21°, a low of 11° and some 84 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm.

The sun is up for about 15 h 31 min in mid-August, 143 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, 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, Råtorp runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Karlstad, 3 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Råtorp, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 31 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KarlstadVärmland3 km SSE21°12°84 mm
SkåreVärmland5 km NW21°11°84 mm
AlsterVärmland7 km E21°12°84 mm
SkoghallVärmland9 km S21°12°81 mm
VallargärdetVärmland10 km NNE21°11°87 mm
SkattkärrVärmland10 km E21°12°83 mm
ForshagaVärmland14 km N21°11°87 mm
KilVärmland15 km NW20°11°86 mm

The Almanac · Råtorp 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 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm.

Climate of Råtorp by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°44 mm12 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
February1°-5°38 mm12 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March5°-3°35 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°36 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°52 mm11 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°66 mm11 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July22°12°72 mm10 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦
August21°11°84 mm10 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°8°59 mm10 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°72 mm11 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
November5°0°66 mm12 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦
December2°-4°58 mm11 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Råtorp in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Råtorp in August?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 11 °C (53 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 84 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Råtorp?

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

How long are the days in Råtorp in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 15 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 6 h 6 min in December to 18 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Råtorp in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Råtorp in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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