August weather forecast
Duxbury, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Duxbury, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.8°F (18.8°C) and max 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

Duxbury's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout August, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°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 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

The highest point of temperatures falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature ascends to 75.7°F (24.3°C).

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature during August is 75.7°F (24.3°C) and the low-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Duxbury, during August, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Duxbury, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the month with the warmest ocean?

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

How cold is the water in August?

In Duxbury, in August, the average water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°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).

How many hours of daylight does Duxbury have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Duxbury, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Duxbury, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Duxbury, MA

Average temperature in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Duxbury, MA

Average pressure in August - Duxbury, 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
Duxbury, MA

Average wind speed in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Duxbury, MA

Average humidity in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Duxbury, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Duxbury, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Duxbury, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Duxbury, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Duxbury, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Duxbury, MA

Average UV index in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Duxbury, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Duxbury, MA

Average visibility in August - Duxbury, 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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