August weather forecast
Vineyard Haven, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Vineyard Haven, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

August, with its high-temperature average of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low-temperature average of 68.9°F (20.5°C), is the warmest month.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout August, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.3 rainfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water that is 68.5°F (20.3°C). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as the water temperature dips under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

July and 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

August, characterized by an average high temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C), is generally the warmest month.

What is the average August temperature in Vineyard Haven?

During August, Vineyard Haven experiences an average high-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Vineyard Haven, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout August, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall in Vineyard Haven.

When is the ocean warmest?

With an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Vineyard Haven.

How cold is the water in August?

In Vineyard Haven, in August, the average water temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C). Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Vineyard Haven have in August?

In Vineyard Haven, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Vineyard Haven, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Vineyard Haven have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Vineyard Haven is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average temperature in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average pressure in August - Vineyard Haven, 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
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average wind speed in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average humidity in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average rainfall in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average snowfall in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 68.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (37.9°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (18.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average UV index in August - Vineyard Haven, 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
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Vineyard Haven, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Vineyard Haven, MA

Average visibility in August - Vineyard Haven, 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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