August weather forecast
Belchertown, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Belchertown notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. During the month of August, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Belchertown, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Belchertown, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, in Belchertown, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) 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 Belchertown, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Belchertown, MA

Average temperature in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Belchertown, MA

Average pressure in August - Belchertown, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Belchertown, MA

Average wind speed in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Belchertown, MA

Average humidity in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

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

Average rainfall in August
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in August
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Belchertown, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Belchertown, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Belchertown, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Belchertown, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Belchertown, MA

Average UV index in August - Belchertown, 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
Belchertown, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Belchertown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Belchertown, MA

Average visibility in August - Belchertown, 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).

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