August weather forecast
Redwood City, CA

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The intricate design of the organized Redwood City in California, with a scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city
The intricate design of the organized Redwood City in California, with a scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Redwood City, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.1°F (13.4°C) and max 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their maximum during July and August, recording an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

Ocean temperature

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 57.7°F (14.3°C) even if temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 55.4°F (13°C) is distressing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Redwood City, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

June through September, 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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest?

Redwood City's temperature peaks during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).

What is the temperature in August?

In August, in Redwood City, the average high-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in August?

In Redwood City, in August, it is raining for 0.8 days, with typically 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When is the ocean warmest?

The months with the warmest seawater are August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the water temperature in August?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C). Swimming in 57.7°F (14.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Redwood City, the average day length in August 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, in Redwood City, California, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Redwood City have in August?

In Redwood City, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Redwood City, CA

Average temperature in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 73°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in August
Redwood City, CA

Average pressure in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

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

Average wind speed in August
Redwood City, CA

Average wind speed in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Redwood City, CA

Average humidity in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Redwood City, CA

Average sea temperature in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 57.7°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.4°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Redwood City, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Redwood City, 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: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Redwood City, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Redwood City, CA

Average UV index in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Redwood City, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Redwood City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Redwood City, CA

Average visibility in August - Redwood City, 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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