August weather forecast
Braintree, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Braintree, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.2°F (26.8°C) and min 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Braintree records an average low of 63.7°F (17.6°C) throughout the nights in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout August, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Braintree, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:02 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 Braintree are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Braintree in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Braintree, in August, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Braintree, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Braintree, MA

Average temperature in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Braintree, MA

Average pressure in August - Braintree, 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
Braintree, MA

Average wind speed in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Braintree, MA

Average humidity in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Braintree, MA

Average rainfall in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Braintree, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Braintree, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Braintree, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Braintree, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Braintree, 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 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
Braintree, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Braintree, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Braintree, MA

Average UV index in August - Braintree, 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
Braintree, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Braintree, MA

Average visibility in August - Braintree, 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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