August Rainfall and Precipitation in South Yorkshire

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in August.

South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Bawtry (71 mm (2.8 in)) to moderate in Penistone (90 mm (3.5 in)). August falls during the summer season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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.

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South Yorkshire precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom receive in August?

Rainfall in Rotherham during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 81 mm (3.2 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect around 14 days rainy days in Rotherham during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in August in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Penistone tops the wettest-cities list in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 90 mm (3.5 in).

What is the driest city in August in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

The driest place is Bawtry with an average rainfall of 71 mm (2.8 in) according to our data.

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