August weather forecast
Great Barrington, MA

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The colorful ancient stone building that hosts the town hall of Great Barrington in Massachusetts
The colorful ancient stone building that hosts the town hall of Great Barrington in Massachusetts

Weather in August

As summer progresses, August in Great Barrington continues to experience warm weather with a slight decrease in temperatures compared to July. The city basks in long hours of sunlight with a pleasant atmosphere. It’s a time of harvest and you can find the freshest fruits and vegetables in the local markets. Outdoor concerts, weekend gatherings and family picnics are commonplace during August. The nights are comfortable, enabling pleasant sleep.

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. During August, the temperature is averaged to a low of 57.7°F (14.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Great Barrington, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Great Barrington, during August, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Great Barrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Great Barrington, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August in Great Barrington, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Great Barrington, in August, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Great Barrington?

In Great Barrington, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Great Barrington have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Great Barrington?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average temperature in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average pressure in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average wind speed in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average humidity in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average rainfall in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average snowfall in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Great Barrington, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average UV index in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Great Barrington, MA

Average visibility in August - Great Barrington, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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