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
August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), almost identical to the preceding month. New Bedford's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 65.8°F (18.8°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout August, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New Bedford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.2 days and collects up to 17.2" (437mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Average temperature in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).
Average humidity in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
Average UV index in August
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
New Bedford, 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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