August weather forecast
Wantage, NJ

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wantage, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), showing little difference from July's 82.6°F (28.1°C). August generally records an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Wantage, in August, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wantage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wantage, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Wantage, New Jersey, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August in Wantage, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Wantage is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wantage 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In August, in Wantage, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°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 July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Wantage is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wantage, in August, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Wantage, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Wantage, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

What are the months with 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 Wantage, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wantage, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Wantage, NJ

Average pressure in August - Wantage, 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
Wantage, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Wantage, NJ

Average humidity in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Wantage, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in August
Wantage, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wantage, NJ

Average snowfall in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wantage, NJ

Average snowfall days in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wantage, NJ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wantage, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wantage, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Wantage, NJ

Average UV index in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Wantage, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Wantage, NJ

Average visibility in August - Wantage, NJ
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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