August weather forecast
Greenwich, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Greenwich, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average high of 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Greenwich encounters an average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) during August nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greenwich, during August, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Greenwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.3 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Greenwich is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Greenwich, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.6°F (25.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Greenwich, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Greenwich, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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
Greenwich, NY

Average temperature in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Greenwich, NY

Average pressure in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Greenwich, NY

Average wind speed in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Greenwich, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Greenwich, NY

Average rainfall in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Greenwich, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Greenwich, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Greenwich, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Greenwich, 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
Greenwich, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Greenwich, 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 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Greenwich, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Greenwich, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Greenwich, NY

Average UV index in August - Greenwich, 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
Greenwich, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Greenwich, NY

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

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

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