August weather forecast
Oak Ridge, NJ

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Oak Ridge, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

Oak Ridge transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. An average low-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Oak Ridge, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In August, in Oak Ridge, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in Oak Ridge is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Oak Ridge, in August, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Oak Ridge, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Oak Ridge, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

In Oak Ridge, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average temperature in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average pressure in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"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
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average humidity in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oak 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average UV index in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Oak Ridge, NJ

Average visibility in August - Oak Ridge, NJ
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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