August weather forecast
Wheelwright, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wheelwright, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into August is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.5°F (26.4°C), showing an insignificant shift from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). Wheelwright, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Wheelwright, during August, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Wheelwright is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Wheelwright, records 79.5°F (26.4°C), while the low-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Wheelwright, during August, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average temperature in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average pressure in August - Wheelwright, 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
Wheelwright, MA

Average wind speed in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average humidity in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average rainfall in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wheelwright, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Wheelwright, MA

Average UV index in August - Wheelwright, 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
Wheelwright, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Wheelwright, MA

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

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

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