August weather forecast
Shafter, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Shafter, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 98.2°F (36.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into August uncovers an average high-temperature of a still very hot 98.2°F (36.8°C), subtly different from the previous month. Shafter records a consistent low-temperature average of 66.2°F (19°C) during August, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 30%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shafter, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 12h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Shafter, is 98.2°F (36.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 66.2°F (19°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 30%.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 30%.

What is the driest month?

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Shafter, in August, during 0.8 rainfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Shafter?

In Shafter, snow does not fall in March through December.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 12h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in August
Shafter, CA

Average temperature in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 98.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Shafter, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Shafter, CA

Average wind speed in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (3.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Shafter, CA

Average humidity in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 30%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).

Average rainfall in August
Shafter, CA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Shafter, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average snowfall days in August
Shafter, CA

Average snowfall days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Shafter, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Shafter, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Shafter, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August
Shafter, CA

Average visibility in August - Shafter, 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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