August weather forecast
Kirkwood, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kirkwood, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.4°F (13°C) and max 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C), closely related to the 79.7°F (26.5°C) observed in July. The nighttime temperature during August displays a significant divergence from daily peaks, averaging at a moderate 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kirkwood, New York, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Kirkwood, is 77.4°F (25.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Kirkwood, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Kirkwood, in August, during 16.1 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kirkwood have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average temperature in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average pressure in August - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, NY

Average wind speed in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Kirkwood, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average rainfall in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Kirkwood, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Kirkwood, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kirkwood, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Kirkwood, NY

Average UV index in August - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Kirkwood, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Kirkwood, NY

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

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

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