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
August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), slightly varied from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). In Taunton, an average temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) is noted during August nights.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Taunton, during August, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Taunton, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In Taunton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Average temperature in August
Taunton, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Taunton, 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
Taunton, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Taunton, MA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Taunton, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in August
Taunton, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Taunton, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Taunton, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Taunton, 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Taunton, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Taunton, 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
Taunton, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Taunton, 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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