August weather forecast
Newtown, CT

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Weather in August

August in Newtown, Connecticut sees a slight dip in temperatures from the height of summer, with the mercury dropping to 80.2°F (26.8°C). The length of daylight hours begins to decrease, bidding farewell to the long sunlit evenings of mid-summer. As summer starts to wane, the city bathes in the soft, warm glow of late summer. While rains continue to make their presence felt, they cannot dull the overall brightness of August. The month maintains Newtown's summer charm, while subtly signaling the approaching autumn transition.

Temperature

Newtown marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), a subtle shift from July's 82.2°F (27.9°C). During the month of August, an average low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C) is recorded in Newtown.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Newtown is 76%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout August, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Newtown, Connecticut, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Newtown, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Newtown is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August in Newtown, Connecticut, sunrise is at 5:48 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

The months with the most sunshine in Newtown are July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Newtown are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Newtown?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Newtown?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Newtown in August?

In Newtown, in August, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Newtown?

June through September are months without snowfall in Newtown, Connecticut.

What is the average length of the day in August in Newtown?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Newtown?

On the first day of August in Newtown, Connecticut, sunrise is at 5:48 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 is the month with the most sunshine in Newtown?

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Newtown, Connecticut.

How long on average sun shines in August in Newtown?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Newtown?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Newtown?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Newtown 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
Newtown, CT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Newtown, CT

Average pressure in August - Newtown, 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
Newtown, CT

Average wind speed in August - Newtown, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Newtown, CT

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

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

Average rainfall in August
Newtown, CT

Average rainfall in August - Newtown, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in August
Newtown, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Newtown, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Newtown, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Newtown, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Newtown, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Newtown, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Newtown, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Newtown, CT

Average UV index in August - Newtown, 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
Newtown, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Newtown, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Newtown, CT

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

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

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