August weather forecast
Norton, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Norton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.4°F (16.9°C) and max 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

With the advent of August, Norton experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) is observed during August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Norton, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and a low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Norton, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Norton, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Norton have in August?

In Norton, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Norton have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Norton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Norton, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Norton, MA

Average pressure in August - Norton, 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
Norton, MA

Average wind speed in August - Norton, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Norton, MA

Average humidity in August - Norton, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Norton, MA

Average rainfall in August - Norton, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in August
Norton, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Norton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Norton, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Norton, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Norton, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Norton, 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Norton, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Norton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Norton, MA

Average UV index in August - Norton, 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
Norton, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Norton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Norton, MA

Average visibility in August - Norton, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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