August weather forecast
Palo Alto, CA

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Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California
Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Palo Alto, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

Palo Alto witnesses its highest average temperatures during July and August, peaking at 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

January through June, August through December are months with rainfall. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation. In Palo Alto, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.3 days and collects up to 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Palo Alto, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Palo Alto, the average sunshine in August is 12h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

Palo Alto witnesses its peak temperatures during July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 77.5°F (25.3°C).

What are August temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 57°F (13.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 68%.

When does it start raining?

August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Palo Alto?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palo Alto have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 12h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average temperature in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average pressure in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average wind speed in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average humidity in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).

Average UV index in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average UV index in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August
Palo Alto, CA

Average visibility in August - Palo Alto, 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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