August weather forecast
Grantham, NH

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Grantham, New Hampshire, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

Grantham's August average high-temperature settles at a still warm 76.6°F (24.8°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. During the month of August, the temperature falls to an average of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout August, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Grantham, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In Grantham, 76.6°F (24.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.6°F (13.1°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Grantham, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Grantham have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Grantham?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Grantham have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Grantham, NH

Average pressure in August - Grantham, 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
Grantham, NH

Average wind speed in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Grantham, NH

Average humidity in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Grantham, NH

Average rainfall in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in August
Grantham, NH

Average rainfall days in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Grantham, NH

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Grantham, NH

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Grantham, NH

Average sunshine days in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Grantham, NH

Average UV index in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Grantham, NH

Average cloud cover in August - Grantham, NH
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Grantham, NH

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

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

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