August weather forecast
South Duxbury, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in South Duxbury, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

The warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Humidity

In South Duxbury, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout August, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In South Duxbury, snow does not fall in May through October.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in South Duxbury.
Note: Most people find swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) unenjoyable. As the water temperature falls from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), controlling one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

In South Duxbury, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

July and August bring South Duxbury's average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in South Duxbury, is 75.7°F (24.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In South Duxbury, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In South Duxbury, in August, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the warmest ocean?

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in August?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). Swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in August?

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 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in South Duxbury?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average temperature in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average pressure in August - South Duxbury, 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
South Duxbury, MA

Average wind speed in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average humidity in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall days in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall days in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average sea temperature in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - South Duxbury, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average sunshine days in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
South Duxbury, MA

Average UV index in August - South Duxbury, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Duxbury, MA

Average cloud cover in August - South Duxbury, 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
South Duxbury, MA

Average visibility in August - South Duxbury, 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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