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 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
August's beginning in Peekskill signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 82°F (27.8°C), barely different from July's 84°F (28.9°C). Throughout August, Peekskill witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 62.6°F (17°C).Heat index
August's heat index is computed to be a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In Peekskill, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Peekskill, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.UV index
June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Average temperature in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 82°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Peekskill, 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
Peekskill, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").
Average rainfall days in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Peekskill, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Peekskill, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Peekskill, NY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).
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