August weather forecast
Surfside, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Surfside, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.7°F (28.7°C) and 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.7°F (28.7°C), closely mirroring July's climate. The low-temperature average for Surfside during August stands at a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. 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. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Surfside, Maryland, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Surfside, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?

In Surfside, in August, the average high-temperature is 83.7°F (28.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Surfside, Maryland, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the wettest month in Surfside?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Surfside, Maryland, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Surfside have in August?

In Surfside, the average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Surfside is 10.4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Surfside, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Surfside, MD

Average temperature in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Surfside, MD

Average pressure in August - Surfside, 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
Surfside, MD

Average wind speed in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Surfside, MD

Average humidity in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

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
Surfside, MD

Average rainfall in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in August
Surfside, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Surfside, MD

Average snowfall in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Surfside, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Surfside, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Surfside, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Surfside, MD

Average UV index in August - Surfside, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Surfside, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Surfside, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

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
Surfside, MD

Average visibility in August - Surfside, 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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