August weather forecast
Athens, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Athens, New York, with an average temperature varying between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), subtly varied from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). Athens experiences an average low-temperature reading of 57.9°F (14.4°C) throughout August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Athens, during August, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Athens, New York, is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August in Athens, New York, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Athens. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Athens?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athens are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Athens?

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

How much does it rain in Athens in August?

In Athens, New York, in August, during 13.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Athens?

June through September are months without snowfall in Athens.

What is the average length of the day in August in Athens?

In August, the average day length in Athens is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Athens?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Athens?

The months with the most sunshine in Athens are July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Athens, New York, is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Athens?

The months with the highest UV index in Athens are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Athens?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Athens, NY

Average temperature in August - Athens, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Athens, NY

Average pressure in August - Athens, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Athens, NY

Average wind speed in August - Athens, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Athens, NY

Average humidity in August - Athens, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Athens, NY

Average rainfall in August - Athens, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Athens, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Athens, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Athens, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Athens, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Athens, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Athens, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Athens, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Athens, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Athens, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Athens, NY

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

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

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