August weather forecast
Harwich, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Harwich, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

August is the month when Harwich experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Humidity

In Harwich, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Harwich, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?

In Harwich, August is known for its average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

What are August temperatures?

During August, Harwich experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Harwich, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Harwich, during August, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall in Harwich.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Harwich, MA

Average temperature in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Harwich, MA

Average pressure in August - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Harwich, MA

Average humidity in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in August
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Harwich, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Harwich, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Harwich, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in August
Harwich, MA

Average UV index in August - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Harwich, MA

Average visibility in August - Harwich, 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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