August weather forecast
Hancock, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Hancock, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.6°F (24.8°C) and min 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

As Hancock steps into August, the average high-temperature is measured at a still moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C), displaying minor differences from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). Hancock, after hot August days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Hancock, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hancock have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Hancock?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hancock have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What are the months with 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?

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

Average temperature in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in August
Hancock, NY

Average pressure in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Hancock, NY

Average wind speed in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Hancock, NY

Average humidity in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Hancock, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Hancock, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hancock, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Hancock, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Hancock, NY

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

Average cloud cover in August
Hancock, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Hancock, NY

Average visibility in August - Hancock, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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