August weather forecast
Petersburg, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Petersburg, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average high of 76.5°F (24.7°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Petersburg witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. An average temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) marks the nights in August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout August, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.1 rainfall days, and 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

During August, Petersburg experiences an average high-temperature of 76.5°F (24.7°C) and a low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Petersburg, New York, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in August?

In Petersburg, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Petersburg, NY

Average temperature in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Petersburg, NY

Average pressure in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Petersburg, NY

Average wind speed in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Petersburg, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.6").

Average rainfall days in August
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Petersburg, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Petersburg, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petersburg, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in August
Petersburg, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Petersburg, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Petersburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Petersburg, NY

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

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

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