August weather forecast
West Upton, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in West Upton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.2°F (16.2°C) and max 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), closely mirroring July's climate. West Upton's nights in August experience an average temperature drop to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in West Upton is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In West Upton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, in West Upton, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

An average high-temperature, in August, in West Upton, is 80.1°F (26.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In West Upton, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in June through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does West Upton have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in West Upton is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
West Upton, MA

Average temperature in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in August
West Upton, MA

Average pressure in August - West Upton, 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
West Upton, MA

Average wind speed in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
West Upton, MA

Average humidity in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
West Upton, MA

Average rainfall in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in August
West Upton, MA

Average rainfall days in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Upton, MA

Average snowfall in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Upton, MA

Average snowfall days in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
West Upton, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Upton, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Upton, MA

Average sunshine days in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in August
West Upton, MA

Average UV index in August - West Upton, 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
West Upton, MA

Average cloud cover in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
West Upton, MA

Average visibility in August - West Upton, MA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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