August weather forecast
Wales, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wales, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 79°F (26.1°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

Wales records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C) from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). An average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) marks the month of August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wales, in August, during 15.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Wales is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Wales, records 79°F (26.1°C), while the low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wales, during August, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Wales, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Wales have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Wales, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Wales, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Wales, MA

Average temperature in August - Wales, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in August
Wales, MA

Average pressure in August - Wales, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Wales, MA

Average wind speed in August - Wales, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Wales, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Wales, MA

Average rainfall in August - Wales, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Wales, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Wales, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wales, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wales, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wales, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wales, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Wales, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Wales, MA

Average UV index in August - Wales, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Wales, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Wales, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Wales, MA

Average visibility in August - Wales, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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