August weather forecast
Huntington Beach, CA

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The beautiful Huntington Beach, California, with a view of the pier and houses

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Huntington Beach, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 75°F (23.9°C) and 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

The height of temperatures is seen during August and September, averaging a high-temperature of 75°F (23.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout August, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Huntington Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.4 days and collects up to 8.94" (227mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are July and August, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?

Temperatures reach their maximum during August and September, recording an average high-temperature of 75°F (23.9°C).

What are the temperatures in August?

Huntington Beach in August has an average high-temperature of 75°F (23.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Huntington Beach?

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Huntington Beach, in August, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When is the ocean warmest?

The months with the warmest seawater are July and August, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

What is the ocean temperature in August?

In Huntington Beach, the average seawater temperature in August is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For most, swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

How many hours of daylight does Huntington Beach have in August?

In Huntington Beach, the average day length in August is 13h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Huntington Beach?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average temperature in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 75°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (53.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average pressure in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average wind speed in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average humidity in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average rainfall in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.1 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.7°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.5°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average UV index in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Huntington Beach, CA

Average visibility in August - Huntington Beach, CA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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