August weather forecast
Gainesville, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Gainesville, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.8°F (24.9°C) and min 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in August, hardly different from the 78.4°F (25.8°C) recorded in July. Gainesville, in August, witnesses an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

In Gainesville, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in August, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gainesville, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Gainesville is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 76.8°F (24.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Gainesville, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Gainesville, in August, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gainesville have in August?

In Gainesville, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Gainesville, NY

Average temperature in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Gainesville, NY

Average pressure in August - Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, NY

Average wind speed in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Gainesville, NY

Average humidity in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Gainesville, NY

Average rainfall in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Gainesville, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Gainesville, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Gainesville, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gainesville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gainesville, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Gainesville, NY

Average UV index in August - Gainesville, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Gainesville, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Gainesville, NY

Average visibility in August - Gainesville, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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