August weather forecast
Middletown, NY

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Weather in August

August in Middletown prolongs the essence of summer’s peak, albeit with the onset of slight cooling. As a transition month, August hosts a minor dip in temperatures from those of the sweltering July, signaling the coming retreat of summer. Rainfall decreases to 1.93" (49mm), reducing the underlying humidity that summer ingrained. Days remain long and are soaked in sunlight, although daylight hours and sunshine commence their gradual decline. Lessened wind, combined with high temperatures, continues the pattern of sultry weather emblematic of the summer season.

Temperature

As Middletown welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. During the August nights, an average temperature of 59°F (15°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Middletown, in August, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Middletown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Middletown, New York, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of August, in Middletown, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Middletown is 9.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Middletown, 80.4°F (26.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 59°F (15°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Middletown?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Middletown, during August, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Middletown have in August?

In Middletown, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Middletown have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Middletown, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Middletown, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in August
Middletown, NY

Average pressure in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"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
Middletown, NY

Average wind speed in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Middletown, NY

Average humidity in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Middletown, NY

Average rainfall in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in August
Middletown, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Middletown, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Middletown, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Middletown, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Middletown, NY

Average UV index in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Middletown, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Middletown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Middletown, NY

Average visibility in August - Middletown, 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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