August weather forecast
Ghent, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ghent, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.8°F (26°C) and min 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

Ghent's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C), a slight deviation from 80.8°F (27.1°C). Ghent in August observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout August, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Ghent, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 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. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Ghent, is 78.8°F (26°C) and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in Ghent in August?

In Ghent, in August, during 13.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ghent?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ghent?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

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 intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ghent, NY

Average temperature in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Ghent, NY

Average pressure in August - Ghent, 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
Ghent, NY

Average wind speed in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Ghent, NY

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

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

Average rainfall in August
Ghent, NY

Average rainfall in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Ghent, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ghent, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ghent, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ghent, 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 6min).

  • 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: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ghent, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Ghent, NY

Average UV index in August - Ghent, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Ghent, NY

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

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 35).

Average visibility in August
Ghent, NY

Average visibility in August - Ghent, 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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