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 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
The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C), nearly identical to July's 78.3°F (25.7°C). An average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C) is observed during August nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Halifax, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Halifax in August?
What is the average humidity in August?
How many days does it rain in August?
When it does not snow?
How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in August?
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
What month has the most sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in August?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Halifax?
What is the UV index reading in August?
Average temperature in August
Halifax, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 77.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.8°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 (25.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Halifax, MA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in August
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Halifax, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Halifax, 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, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Halifax, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Halifax, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Halifax, 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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