August weather forecast
Milton, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Milton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.2°F (26.8°C) and min 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

Milton experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) with the onset of August, subtly varied from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Milton's average low-temperature during August nights is observed to be an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Humidity

In Milton, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout August, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Milton, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
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 10.5h 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Milton, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 63.7°F (17.6°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Milton, Massachusetts, during August, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Milton have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / 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 10.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Milton, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What are the months 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 reading in August in Milton?

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

Average temperature in August - Milton, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.7°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Milton, MA

Average pressure in August - Milton, 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
Milton, MA

Average wind speed in August - Milton, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Milton, MA

Average humidity in August - Milton, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Milton, MA

Average rainfall in August - Milton, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Milton, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Milton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Milton, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Milton, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Milton, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Milton, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Milton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Milton, MA

Average UV index in August - Milton, 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
Milton, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Milton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Milton, MA

Average visibility in August - Milton, 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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