August weather forecast
Surf City, NJ

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Surf City, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.6°F (25.9°C) and min 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

Surf City's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. Surf City indicates a consistently low-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) during the nights of August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Surf City, in August, during 11 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Surf City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Surf City.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C).
Note: A swim in 75.7°F (24.3°C) waters can be refreshing, especially when factoring in a person's cold tolerance, sunshine, wind, and the overall temperature. As a point of reference, Olympic swimming events are held in 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C) waters.

Daylight

In Surf City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Surf City is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Attention! The reflection of both water and sand can increase the intensity of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

Surf City in August has an average high-temperature of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Surf City, during August, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

When is the ocean warmest?

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

How warm is the water in August?

In Surf City, the average seawater temperature in August is 75.7°F (24.3°C). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F (23°C) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 75.7°F (24.3°C).

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Surf City, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Surf City, NJ

Average temperature in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Surf City, NJ

Average pressure in August - Surf City, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Surf City, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in August
Surf City, NJ

Average humidity in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall days in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Surf City, NJ

Average sea temperature in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in August: 75.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Surf City, NJ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Surf City, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Surf City, NJ

Average UV index in August - Surf City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Surf City, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Surf City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in August
Surf City, NJ

Average visibility in August - Surf City, 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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