August weather forecast
Darien, CT

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Darien, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

August's onset records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), a near match to July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). The low-temperature average for Darien during August stands at an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Humidity

April, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Darien, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

August temperatures in Darien, Connecticut, vary between a high-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and a low-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Darien?

April, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Darien, Connecticut, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Darien, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Darien have in August?

In Darien, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Darien, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Darien have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Darien, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Darien, CT

Average temperature in August - Darien, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Darien, CT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Darien, CT

Average wind speed in August - Darien, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Darien, CT

Average humidity in August - Darien, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and November (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Darien, CT

Average rainfall in August - Darien, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.48").

Average rainfall days in August
Darien, CT

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Darien, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Darien, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Darien, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Darien, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Darien, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Darien, CT

Average UV index in August - Darien, 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
Darien, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Darien, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Darien, CT

Average visibility in August - Darien, 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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