August weather forecast
Acushnet, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Acushnet, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) from July. Acushnet's August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Humidity

In Acushnet, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout August, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Acushnet, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Acushnet, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Acushnet, 78.3°F (25.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Acushnet, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Acushnet, in August, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August in Acushnet is 13h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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 Acushnet?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value 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
Acushnet, MA

Average temperature in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Acushnet, MA

Average pressure in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Acushnet, MA

Average wind speed in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in August
Acushnet, MA

Average humidity in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Acushnet, MA

Average rainfall in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Acushnet, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Acushnet, MA

Average snowfall in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Acushnet, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Acushnet, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Acushnet, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Acushnet, MA

Average UV index in August - Acushnet, MA
  • 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
Acushnet, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Acushnet, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Acushnet, MA

Average visibility in August - Acushnet, MA
  • 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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