August weather forecast
Glen Head, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Glen Head, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and an average high of 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). In Glen Head, in August, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are August and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Glen Head, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Glen Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Glen Head, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Glen Head, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Glen Head, New York, is 10.6h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Glen Head in August?

During August, Glen Head experiences an average high-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and a low-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity in Glen Head are August and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Glen Head, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Glen Head, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Glen Head, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Glen Head have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Glen Head?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Glen Head, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Glen Head, NY

Average temperature in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Glen Head, NY

Average pressure in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Glen Head, NY

Average wind speed in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Glen Head, NY

Average humidity in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Glen Head, NY

Average rainfall in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in August
Glen Head, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Glen Head, NY

Average snowfall in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Glen Head, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Glen Head, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Glen Head, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Glen Head, NY

Average UV index in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Glen Head, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Glen Head, NY

Average visibility in August - Glen Head, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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