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 sea temperature 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
In West Falmouth, the month of August registers the highest temperatures, averaging 74.5°F (23.6°C) at the peak and 68.2°F (20.1°C) at the lowest.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
August and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of rain.Snowfall
May through September 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: For most individuals, swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 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.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health 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:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. 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. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 74.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in August
West Falmouth, 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
West Falmouth, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 68.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Falmouth, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
West Falmouth, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
Average UV index in August
West Falmouth, 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
West Falmouth, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
West Falmouth, 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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