Ebbw Vale Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Ebbw Vale

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
14.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
84 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Ebbw Vale August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Ebbw Vale, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 14.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Ebbw Vale August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Ebbw Vale. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Ebbw Vale was 1995 — when the month averaged 17.3°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 12.1°C. Typical August days reach 18.9°C with nights near 10.5°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.7°C→15.4°C+0.7°C
Max Temp18.9°C→19.8°C+0.9°C
Min Temp10.4°C→11.0°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.5°C6 yr (13%)
13.5°C–15.0°C23 yr (51%)
15.0°C–16.5°C13 yr (29%)
16.5°C–18.0°C3 yr (7%)

Ebbw Vale August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Ebbw Vale, averaging 84 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1992 with 167 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 10 mm.

Ebbw Vale August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ebbw Vale during August averages 85%. The most humid August was 2008 at 89%, and the least humid was 1995 at 78%.

Ebbw Vale August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ebbw Vale. The sunniest August was 1995 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.4.

Ebbw Vale August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ebbw Vale during August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August was 1985 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1981 at 2.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Ebbw Vale

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Ebbw Vale

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Ebbw Vale Weather by Month

Ebbw Vale August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.2°C14.9°C14.8°C14.3°C15.5°C+1.3°C
Avg High18.4°C19.3°C19.0°C18.3°C19.8°C+1.4°C
Avg Low10.0°C10.4°C10.7°C10.2°C11.2°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain78 mm82 mm77 mm104 mm77 mm-1 mm

Extreme August Records in Ebbw Vale

🔥Warmest August28.8°C1990
🧊Coldest August4.2°C1986
🌧️Wettest August167 mm1992
🏜️Driest August10 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.1 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Ebbw Vale have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 4.2°C (1986) to a record high of 28.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm, with a wettest year of 167 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Ebbw Vale?

One of the best times to visit Ebbw Vale

August is one of the best times to visit Ebbw Vale. Expect days averaging 18.9°C and nights around 10.5°C (mean 14.7°C) — warmer than Ebbw Vale's yearly average — with higher rainfall (84 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Ebbw Vale's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Ebbw Vale Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Ebbw Vale, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 14.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 84 mm of rainfall in Ebbw Vale, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 167 mm (1992), and the driest just 10 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 2.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.9°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 11°C over the same span.
August Weather in Ebbw Vale, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.5°C15.9°C11.2°C26.9°C7.8°C48 mm82%2.8 m/s4.6
202419.2°C15.0°C10.9°C25.1°C7.8°C76 mm86%3.4 m/s4
202319.0°C14.9°C10.7°C23.5°C7.9°C94 mm87%3 m/s3.9
202221.6°C16.7°C11.7°C28.8°C6.7°C39 mm79%2.4 m/s5
202118.5°C14.6°C10.6°C20.5°C7.3°C65 mm87%2.8 m/s4
202019.7°C15.8°C11.9°C27.6°C5.0°C139 mm87%3.2 m/s3.9
201919.2°C15.2°C11.2°C24.1°C7.5°C115 mm86%3.3 m/s4.5
201819.5°C15.0°C10.6°C24.0°C5.5°C93 mm85%2.8 m/s4.1
201717.7°C13.8°C9.9°C21.8°C7.5°C91 mm87%2.8 m/s4.3
201619.1°C15.0°C10.9°C23.6°C7.2°C104 mm87%3.1 m/s4.4
201517.9°C13.8°C9.7°C22.6°C6.8°C147 mm86%2.9 m/s3.7
201416.8°C13.0°C9.1°C20.0°C4.8°C129 mm86%3.3 m/s4.3
201319.2°C14.9°C10.6°C25.1°C6.5°C77 mm86%2.9 m/s4.3
201218.4°C14.7°C11.1°C22.4°C4.8°C114 mm88%3 m/s3.9
201117.4°C13.6°C9.9°C21.1°C6.7°C64 mm85%2.8 m/s4
201017.8°C13.6°C9.4°C21.8°C4.6°C107 mm86%3.2 m/s4
200918.7°C14.7°C10.8°C21.7°C6.9°C67 mm87%3.3 m/s4
200818.1°C14.7°C11.2°C22.2°C6.3°C130 mm89%3.5 m/s3.4
200718.3°C13.9°C9.5°C22.9°C6.2°C57 mm86%3 m/s4.7
200618.1°C14.3°C10.5°C23.8°C7.5°C59 mm85%3.2 m/s4.2
200519.2°C14.6°C10.0°C24.1°C6.4°C48 mm84%2.6 m/s4.9
200419.6°C15.7°C11.7°C24.4°C7.1°C135 mm86%2.7 m/s4.3
200321.2°C16.2°C11.3°C27.8°C4.4°C27 mm83%2.3 m/s4.6
200219.2°C14.9°C10.7°C21.9°C7.2°C58 mm87%2.3 m/s4.1
200118.7°C14.8°C10.9°C22.5°C6.6°C105 mm87%2.6 m/s3.9
200018.7°C14.7°C10.6°C23.2°C7.7°C81 mm86%2.6 m/s4.3
199918.5°C14.6°C10.8°C23.3°C6.5°C161 mm87%2.4 m/s4.1
199818.7°C14.0°C9.2°C24.3°C5.4°C49 mm86%3 m/s4.8
199721.2°C17.0°C12.7°C26.7°C9.2°C136 mm86%2.6 m/s4
199618.7°C14.4°C10.1°C23.9°C6.3°C75 mm84%2.8 m/s4.5
1995 🔥22.7°C17.3°C12.0°C27.7°C7.0°C10 mm78%2.5 m/s5.4
199418.1°C14.0°C10.0°C22.4°C5.3°C85 mm85%3.1 m/s4.4
199317.4°C13.0°C8.5°C21.3°C4.9°C54 mm84%2.7 m/s4.4
1992 🌧️17.2°C13.4°C9.6°C20.8°C4.7°C167 mm85%3.5 m/s4
199120.0°C15.1°C10.1°C23.9°C5.8°C30 mm84%2.7 m/s4.7
199020.7°C16.0°C11.4°C28.8°C8.3°C51 mm82%2.9 m/s4.5
198919.2°C14.7°C10.2°C22.6°C6.8°C51 mm82%3.3 m/s4.7
198817.2°C13.3°C9.3°C24.2°C5.2°C89 mm86%3.3 m/s4.1
198718.5°C14.1°C9.8°C24.0°C4.8°C45 mm85%2.7 m/s4.1
1986 ❄️15.8°C12.1°C8.4°C19.9°C4.2°C136 mm85%3.1 m/s3.5
198516.0°C12.9°C9.8°C21.0°C7.0°C133 mm88%4.1 m/s3.9
198420.7°C16.1°C11.5°C26.5°C6.3°C68 mm82%2.3 m/s4.6
198320.3°C15.4°C10.5°C25.6°C5.0°C42 mm84%2.4 m/s—
198217.8°C14.0°C10.2°C23.8°C6.1°C82 mm85%3.4 m/s—
198119.7°C15.0°C10.2°C23.8°C6.3°C57 mm85%2.2 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Ebbw Vale August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ebbw Vale in August?▼

The average high in August is around 18.9°C with lows near 10.5°C (mean 14.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ebbw Vale in August?▼

August averages 84 mm of rainfall in Ebbw Vale, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 167 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest August on record in Ebbw Vale?▼

The hottest August reached 28.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 4.2°C in 1986.

Has August in Ebbw Vale gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.9°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 11°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Ebbw Vale?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Ebbw Vale and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.9°C daytime highs and 10.5°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Ebbw Vale?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Ebbw Vale, averaging 14.7°C.

What should I pack for Ebbw Vale in August?▼

For August in Ebbw Vale, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.9°C and lows of 10.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Ebbw Vale humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Ebbw Vale in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Ebbw Vale?▼

The wettest August on record was 1992 with 167 mm. On average, August sees 84 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Ebbw Vale behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.