August weather forecast
Birmingham, MI

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Birmingham, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into August shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C) in the average high-temperature. Throughout August, Birmingham witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Birmingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Birmingham, Michigan.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Birmingham is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Birmingham is 10.2h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Birmingham in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Birmingham during August are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month in Birmingham?

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in August in Birmingham?

In August, the average relative humidity in Birmingham is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, Michigan, in August, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, Michigan, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in August?

In Birmingham, the average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Birmingham?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Birmingham, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Birmingham?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Birmingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Birmingham, Michigan, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Birmingham, MI

Average temperature in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Birmingham, MI

Average pressure in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Birmingham, MI

Average wind speed in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Birmingham, MI

Average humidity in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Birmingham, MI

Average rainfall in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Birmingham, MI

Average rainfall days in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Birmingham, MI

Average snowfall in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Birmingham, MI

Average snowfall days in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Birmingham, MI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Birmingham, MI

Average sunshine days in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Birmingham, MI

Average UV index in August - Birmingham, MI
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Birmingham, MI

Average cloud cover in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Birmingham, MI

Average visibility in August - Birmingham, MI
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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