August weather forecast
Chester, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Chester, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

As July turns into August, the average high-temperatures rest at a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. During the nights in August, Chester observes an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Chester, in August, during 16.4 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chester, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In Chester, 78.6°F (25.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 65.7°F (18.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Chester, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Chester, CT

Average temperature in August - Chester, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Chester, CT

Average pressure in August - Chester, 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
Chester, CT

Average wind speed in August - Chester, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Chester, CT

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Chester, CT

Average rainfall in August - Chester, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in August
Chester, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Chester, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Chester, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Chester, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Chester, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Chester, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Chester, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Chester, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Chester, CT

Average UV index in August - Chester, 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
Chester, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Chester, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Chester, CT

Average visibility in August - Chester, CT
  • 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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