August weather forecast
Ducks Head, NH

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ducks Head, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Ducks Head experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 76.3°F (24.6°C) in July. A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in August with an average nighttime temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ducks Head, in August, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ducks Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.5 days and collects up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ducks Head, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Ducks Head is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ducks Head are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

Ducks Head in August has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Ducks Head, during August, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Ducks Head, New Hampshire, 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 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ducks Head have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Ducks Head, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average temperature in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average pressure in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average wind speed in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average humidity in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average rainfall in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average rainfall days in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average snowfall in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average snowfall days in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average sunshine days in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (18.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average UV index in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average cloud cover in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Ducks Head, NH

Average visibility in August - Ducks Head, NH
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and October (4mi).

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