August weather forecast
Melrose, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Melrose, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average high of 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Shifting into August, Melrose records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. August brings an average low-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) to Melrose.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Melrose, in August, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Melrose, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Melrose, is 80.4°F (26.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Melrose is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Melrose, in August, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Melrose have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Melrose have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months 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 intensity in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Melrose, MA

Average pressure in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Melrose, MA

Average wind speed in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Melrose, MA

Average humidity in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Melrose, MA

Average rainfall in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in August
Melrose, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Melrose, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Melrose, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Melrose, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Melrose, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Melrose, MA

Average UV index in August - Melrose, 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
Melrose, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Melrose, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Melrose, MA

Average visibility in August - Melrose, 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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