August weather forecast
Dover Plains, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dover Plains, is another warm 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

August's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), hardly different from the previous month. During August, the average low-temperature is a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Dover Plains, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dover Plains, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Dover Plains, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In Dover Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Dover Plains, is 80.2°F (26.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Dover Plains, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Dover Plains, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Dover Plains have in August?

In Dover Plains, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Dover Plains, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August?

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
Dover Plains, NY

Average temperature in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°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 (19.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average pressure in August - Dover Plains, 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
Dover Plains, NY

Average wind speed in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average humidity in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average rainfall in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average snowfall in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Dover Plains, 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
Dover Plains, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dover Plains, 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 0min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average UV index in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Dover Plains, NY

Average visibility in August - Dover Plains, NY
  • 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).

Dover Plains, New York, USA

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