August weather forecast
Ashford, CT

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ashford, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), showing a minute difference from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). Throughout August, Ashford anticipates an average low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Humidity

In Ashford, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ashford, during August, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Ashford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Ashford, is 80.2°F (26.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Ashford, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Ashford, in August, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Ashford have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ashford?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Ashford?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashford have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Ashford is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Ashford, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ashford, CT

Average temperature in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Ashford, CT

Average pressure in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ashford, CT

Average wind speed in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Ashford, CT

Average humidity in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Ashford, CT

Average rainfall in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in August
Ashford, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ashford, CT

Average snowfall in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ashford, CT

Average snowfall days in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ashford, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ashford, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Ashford, CT

Average UV index in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Ashford, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Ashford, CT

Average visibility in August - Ashford, CT
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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