August weather forecast
Amherst, MA

Share

Weather in August

Entering August, Amherst sees a slight dip in temperatures, yet continues its warm summer trend. Temperatures hover around 80.1°F (26.7°C), providing more comfort and reducing the intense summer swelter. As summer winds down, it's the perfect time for backyard barbecues, movie nights, and countryside visits. The energy is vibrant, fueled by the last bits of summer excitement before transitioning into autumn. As daylight reduces, capturing the beautiful sunset becomes a common sight across the city.

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) is recorded in the month of August in Amherst.

Humidity

In Amherst, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Amherst, is 80.1°F (26.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Amherst, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Amherst, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Amherst, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Amherst is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Amherst, MA

Average temperature in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Amherst, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Amherst, MA

Average wind speed in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Amherst, MA

Average humidity in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Amherst, MA

Average rainfall in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Amherst, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Amherst, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Amherst, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Amherst, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Amherst, 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 6min).

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Amherst, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Amherst, MA

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

Average cloud cover in August
Amherst, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Amherst, MA

Average visibility in August - Amherst, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location