August weather forecast
Glen Ridge, NJ

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 66.9°F (19.4°C) and max 82°F (27.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 82°F (27.8°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. During August, Glen Ridge sees a mean low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Glen Ridge, New Jersey, in August, during 16.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.3 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Glen Ridge. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature, in August, in Glen Ridge, is 82°F (27.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 66.9°F (19.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August in Glen Ridge?

In Glen Ridge, in August, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Glen Ridge have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Glen Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average temperature in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average high temperature in August: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average pressure in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average humidity in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall days in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average UV index in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • 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
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Glen Ridge, NJ

Average visibility in August - Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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