Weather in August
August continues the peak summer conditions at
Cape Cod National Seashore. The sea temperature reaches another high, with an average of 67.5°F (19.7°C) marking the warmest in the year. Daylight hours start their gradual decline from the peak in
June and
July but remain significant. August, sandwiched between July and
September, keeps the favorable weather patterns of summer before the ensuing autumn.
Ocean temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 67.5°F (19.7°C). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.