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 sea temperature 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
In the transition from July to August, Kingston reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In August, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kingston, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Note: Swimming in water at 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not a pleasing experience for the majority. As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), controlling breathing becomes increasingly hard.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. 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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Kingston, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Kingston, MA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Kingston, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.34"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in August
Kingston, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Kingston, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Kingston, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Kingston, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 68.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Kingston, 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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