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 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
Somerset experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in August, subtly different from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in August average to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Somerset, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Somerset, with an average of 10.6h 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Average temperature in August
Somerset, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Somerset, 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
Somerset, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Somerset, MA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Somerset, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in August
Somerset, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Somerset, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Somerset, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Somerset, 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 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Somerset, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Somerset, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Somerset, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Somerset, 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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