August weather forecast
Philadelphia, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Philadelphia, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 75.6°F (24.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 76.6°F (24.8°C). In August, Philadelphia's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Philadelphia, during August, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Philadelphia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of August, in Philadelphia, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Philadelphia?

August temperatures in Philadelphia, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and a low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Philadelphia?

In August, the average relative humidity in Philadelphia, New York, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Philadelphia?

In Philadelphia, New York, in August, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Philadelphia?

June through September are months without snowfall in Philadelphia.

How many hours of daylight does Philadelphia have in August?

In August, the average day length in Philadelphia, New York, is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Philadelphia?

On the first day of August in Philadelphia, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Philadelphia?

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Philadelphia, New York.

How long on average sun shines in August in Philadelphia?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Philadelphia, New York, is 10.3h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Philadelphia?

In Philadelphia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average temperature in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average pressure in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average wind speed in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Philadelphia, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average rainfall in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Philadelphia, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Philadelphia, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Philadelphia, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Philadelphia, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Philadelphia, NY

Average visibility in August - Philadelphia, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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