August weather forecast
Selby Beach, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Selby Beach, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.3°F (28.5°C) and min 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

August's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C), slightly varied from July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). Selby Beach experiences a mean temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C) during August nights.

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Ongoing exposure and activity could lead to a state of exhaustion, with a chance of heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

In Selby Beach, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Selby Beach are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 83.3°F (28.5°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Selby Beach, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Selby Beach have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Selby Beach, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Selby Beach have in August?

In Selby Beach, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Selby Beach.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average temperature in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average pressure in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average wind speed in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average humidity in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average rainfall in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average snowfall in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Selby Beach, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Selby Beach, 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 3min

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
Selby Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average UV index in August - Selby Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Selby Beach, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Selby Beach, MD

Average visibility in August - Selby Beach, 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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