August weather forecast
Methuen, MA

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Weather in August

August heralds the last leg of summer in Methuen, still high on sunshine but tinged with a hint of autumn waiting on the horizon. The days remain delightfully long while the nights start to draw in subtly as if preparing for autumn. The lowest avg rainfall in the year is recorded at 1.69" (43mm), continuing the summer trend of favoring sunlight over showers. Children make the most of their last summer days before the school bells ring again. Adventurous spirits make the most of these days by exploring local hiking trails and nature parks.

Temperature

The arrival of August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), bearing a close resemblance to July. Throughout August, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Methuen, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Methuen, there are 144 rainfall days, and 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Methuen.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of August, in Methuen, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Methuen, in August, the average high-temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Methuen is 74%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Methuen, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Methuen?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Methuen have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.6h 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 10.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Methuen, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Methuen, MA

Average temperature in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Methuen, MA

Average pressure in August - Methuen, 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
Methuen, MA

Average wind speed in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Methuen, MA

Average humidity in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Methuen, MA

Average rainfall in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Methuen, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Methuen, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Methuen, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Methuen, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Methuen, MA

Average UV index in August - Methuen, 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
Methuen, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Methuen, MA

Average visibility in August - Methuen, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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