August weather forecast
Princeton, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Princeton, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 97°F (36.1°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

August begins with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 97°F (36.1°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. With a significant daily temperature differential, Princeton's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Princeton is 39%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August in Princeton, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Princeton, California, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 97°F (36.1°C) and a low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in August?

In Princeton, during August, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Princeton, California, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Princeton, CA

Average temperature in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 97°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (98.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Princeton, CA

Average pressure in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Princeton, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Princeton, CA

Average humidity in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (36%).

Average rainfall in August
Princeton, CA

Average rainfall in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Princeton, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Princeton, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Princeton, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Princeton, CA

Average UV index in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Princeton, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Princeton, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
Princeton, CA

Average visibility in August - Princeton, 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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