August weather forecast
Holden, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Holden, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

Holden sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), indicating a subtle variation from July. During the month of August, an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in Holden, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout August, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Holden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Holden, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

During August, Holden experiences an average high-temperature of 79°F (26.1°C) and a low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Holden, in August, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Holden?

In Holden, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Holden have in August?

In Holden, the average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holden, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

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 in Holden is 10h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June through 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 August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Holden, MA

Average temperature in August - Holden, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Holden, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Holden, MA

Average wind speed in August - Holden, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Holden, MA

Average humidity in August - Holden, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Holden, MA

Average rainfall in August - Holden, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in August
Holden, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Holden, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Holden, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Holden, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Holden, 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 6min).

  • 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: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Holden, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Holden, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Holden, MA

Average UV index in August - Holden, 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
Holden, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Holden, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Holden, MA

Average visibility in August - Holden, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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