August weather forecast
Plainview, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Plainview, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.2°F (26.2°C) and min 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in August for Plainview is a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), staying closely aligned with July's conditions. Plainview documents a consistent average low-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) at night during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Plainview, during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Plainview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Plainview, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Plainview, the average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Plainview?

Plainview in August has an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Plainview, in August, during 10.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainview have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

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 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Plainview, NY

Average temperature in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Plainview, NY

Average pressure in August - Plainview, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Plainview, NY

Average wind speed in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Plainview, NY

Average humidity in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Plainview, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Plainview, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Plainview, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Plainview, NY

Average UV index in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Plainview, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Plainview, NY

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

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

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