August weather forecast
Essex, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Essex, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77°F (25°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a still moderately hot 77°F (25°C) from July's 78.8°F (26°C) is noted in high-temperature. Essex witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Essex is 77%.

Rainfall

In Essex, in August, during 10.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Essex is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of August in Essex, New York, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Essex, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Essex are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Essex in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Essex, is 77°F (25°C), while the low-temperature averages to 56.1°F (13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Essex?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Essex?

In Essex, in August, during 10.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Essex?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in August?

The average day length in August in Essex is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Essex?

On the first day of August in Essex, New York, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Essex?

The average sunshine duration in August in Essex is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Essex?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Essex?

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Essex, NY

Average temperature in August - Essex, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Essex, NY

Average pressure in August - Essex, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Essex, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Essex, NY

Average humidity in August - Essex, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Essex, NY

Average rainfall in August - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in August
Essex, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Essex, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Essex, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Essex, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Essex, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Essex, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Essex, NY

Average UV index in August - Essex, NY
  • 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
Essex, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Essex, NY

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

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

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