August weather forecast
Colesville Park, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Colesville Park, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C) from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C) is noted in high-temperature. Colesville Park throughout August, records an average low-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Colesville Park, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Colesville Park, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Colesville Park is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Colesville Park, is 84.7°F (29.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Colesville Park, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout August, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Colesville Park?

In Colesville Park, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Colesville Park, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

May 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?

In Colesville Park, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average temperature in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average pressure in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average wind speed in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average humidity in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average rainfall in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average snowfall in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average UV index in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Colesville Park, MD

Average visibility in August - Colesville Park, MD
  • 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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