August weather forecast
Altamont, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Altamont, New York, with an average temperature varying between 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

August's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. During August, Altamont's temperature averages to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Altamont is 76%.

Rainfall

In Altamont, in August, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altamont, New York, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 32.44" (824mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Altamont.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Altamont is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, in Altamont, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

In Altamont, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Altamont in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Altamont, New York, are 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Altamont?

In Altamont, New York, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in Altamont in August?

In Altamont, New York, during August, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Altamont?

June through September are months without snowfall in Altamont.

How many hours of daylight does Altamont have in August?

The average day length in August in Altamont, New York, is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Altamont?

On the first day of August in Altamont, New York, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Altamont?

In Altamont, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Altamont?

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
Altamont, NY

Average temperature in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Altamont, NY

Average pressure in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Altamont, NY

Average wind speed in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Altamont, NY

Average humidity in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Altamont, NY

Average rainfall in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in August
Altamont, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Altamont, NY

Average snowfall in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Altamont, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Altamont, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Altamont, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Altamont, NY

Average UV index in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Altamont, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Altamont, NY

Average visibility in August - Altamont, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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