August weather forecast
Plympton, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Plympton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.6°F (24.8°C) and min 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C), barely varying from July's 77.5°F (25.3°C). During the month of August, an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In Plympton, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Plympton, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Plympton.

Daylight

In Plympton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

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 average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Plympton, records 76.6°F (24.8°C), while the low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Plympton, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Plympton, Massachusetts, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Plympton have in August?

In Plympton, 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 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Plympton?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Plympton, MA

Average temperature in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Plympton, MA

Average pressure in August - Plympton, 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
Plympton, MA

Average wind speed in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Plympton, MA

Average humidity in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Plympton, MA

Average rainfall in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in August
Plympton, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Plympton, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Plympton, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plympton, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Plympton, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Plympton, MA

Average UV index in August - Plympton, 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
Plympton, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Plympton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Plympton, MA

Average visibility in August - Plympton, 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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