August weather forecast
Pittsfield, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pittsfield, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.4°F (24.1°C) and min 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in August, hardly different from the 77.5°F (25.3°C) recorded in July. Pittsfield experiences a consistent average temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) throughout the nights in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pittsfield, New York, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Pittsfield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Pittsfield?

In August, in Pittsfield, the average high-temperature is 75.4°F (24.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Pittsfield?

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How much does it rain in Pittsfield in August?

In August, in Pittsfield, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Pittsfield?

June through September are months without snowfall in Pittsfield, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Pittsfield have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Pittsfield?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pittsfield, New York, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Pittsfield?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Pittsfield is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Pittsfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Pittsfield?

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

Average temperature in August - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55°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
Pittsfield, NY

Average pressure in August - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, NY

Average wind speed in August - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Pittsfield, NY

Average humidity in August - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Pittsfield, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in August
Pittsfield, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Pittsfield, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Pittsfield, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Pittsfield, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Pittsfield, NY

Average UV index in August - Pittsfield, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Pittsfield, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Pittsfield, NY

Average visibility in August - Pittsfield, 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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