August Rainfall and Precipitation in Cornwall
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Cornwall precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Cornwall, the United Kingdom receive in August?
Newquay sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 77 mm (3 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in August?
Expect around 15 days rainy days in Newquay during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Cornwall, the United Kingdom.
What is the wettest city in August in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?
Gooseham is the wettest city in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in).
What is the driest city in August in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?
In our records, Saint Mawes stands out as the driest city in Cornwall, the United Kingdom for August, averaging just 67 mm (2.6 in).
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