August weather forecast
Canterbury, NH

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canterbury, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

During August, the average high-temperature is a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In Canterbury, August nights cool down to an average of 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Canterbury, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in August?

In Canterbury, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Canterbury have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Canterbury, NH

Average pressure in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Canterbury, NH

Average wind speed in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Canterbury, NH

Average humidity in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall days in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall days in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canterbury, NH

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canterbury, NH
  • 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Canterbury, NH

Average sunshine days in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Canterbury, NH

Average UV index in August - Canterbury, NH
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Canterbury, NH

Average cloud cover in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Canterbury, NH

Average visibility in August - Canterbury, NH
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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