Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), showing little difference from July's 80.6°F (27°C). Jamaica experiences an average nighttime temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) in August, reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 73%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are July and August, with an average 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Jamaica, snow does not fall in April through September.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: The cold tolerance of an individual, along with sunshine, wind, and the temperature of the environment, affects the enjoyment of swimming in 74.1°F (23.4°C) waters. (Olympic swimmers participate in waters ranging from 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C).)
Daylight
In Jamaica, New York, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Jamaica 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.32"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average sea temperature in August: 74.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Jamaica, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Jamaica, 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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