August weather forecast
New Canaan, CT

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in New Canaan, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

New Canaan experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 81.7°F (27.6°C) in July. During August nights, New Canaan witnesses a consistent average temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Canaan, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In New Canaan, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in New Canaan is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:10 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 10.4h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in New Canaan. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in New Canaan?

In New Canaan, in August, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in New Canaan?

In New Canaan, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August in New Canaan?

In New Canaan, Connecticut, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in New Canaan?

In New Canaan, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in New Canaan?

The average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in New Canaan?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Canaan, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in New Canaan?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index in New Canaan?

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

How high is the UV index in August in New Canaan?

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

Average temperature in August - New Canaan, 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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in August
New Canaan, CT

Average pressure in August - New Canaan, 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
New Canaan, CT

Average wind speed in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in August
New Canaan, CT

Average humidity in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, June, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
New Canaan, CT

Average rainfall in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.44").

Average rainfall days in August
New Canaan, CT

Average rainfall days in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
New Canaan, CT

Average snowfall in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
New Canaan, CT

Average snowfall days in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
New Canaan, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - New Canaan, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
New Canaan, CT

Average sunshine days in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
New Canaan, CT

Average UV index in August - New Canaan, 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
New Canaan, CT

Average cloud cover in August - New Canaan, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
New Canaan, CT

Average visibility in August - New Canaan, 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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