August weather forecast
Housatonic, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Housatonic, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Housatonic ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. During August, Housatonic experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

In Housatonic, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Housatonic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In Housatonic, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.4°F (25.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in August?

In Housatonic, in August, during 16.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Housatonic have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / 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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Housatonic have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August 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.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Housatonic, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Housatonic, MA

Average temperature in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average pressure in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average wind speed in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average humidity in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average rainfall in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average snowfall in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average UV index in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Housatonic, 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
Housatonic, MA

Average visibility in August - Housatonic, 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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