Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Boston, Massachusetts, marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). Throughout the month of August, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 64°F (17.8°C).Humidity
In Boston, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout August, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Boston, Massachusetts, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 68°F (20°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 68°F (20°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Boston, Massachusetts, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Average temperature in August
Boston, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Boston, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Boston, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Boston, MA
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Boston, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.61"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April and December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in August
Boston, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Boston, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Boston, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Boston, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 67.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Boston, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Boston, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in August
Boston, 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
Boston, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Boston, 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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