August weather forecast
Bethel, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bethel, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

August ushers in an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. The nighttime temperature dips to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) on average during August.

Humidity

In Bethel, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bethel, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bethel, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature during August is 80.2°F (26.8°C) and the low-temperature is 62.8°F (17.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Bethel?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Bethel, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Bethel, Connecticut, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Bethel, CT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Bethel, CT

Average wind speed in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Bethel, CT

Average humidity in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Bethel, CT

Average rainfall in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Bethel, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Bethel, CT

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Bethel, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bethel, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Bethel, CT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Bethel, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Bethel, CT

Average visibility in August - Bethel, CT
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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