August weather forecast
Preston, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Preston, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.7°F (12.6°C) and max 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

Preston experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 78.1°F (25.6°C). During the August nights, an average temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) is observed in Preston.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Preston is 81%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.07" (586mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Preston, New York, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Preston is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Preston are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Preston?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Preston, is 75.7°F (24.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Preston?

In Preston, New York, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How much does it rain in Preston in August?

In Preston, New York, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Preston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Preston?

On the first day of August in Preston, New York, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Preston?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Preston?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Preston, New York, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Preston, NY

Average temperature in August - Preston, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Preston, NY

Average pressure in August - Preston, 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
Preston, NY

Average wind speed in August - Preston, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Preston, NY

Average humidity in August - Preston, 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, May and July (80%).

Average rainfall in August
Preston, NY

Average rainfall in August - Preston, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in August
Preston, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Preston, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Preston, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Preston, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Preston, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Preston, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Preston, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Preston, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Preston, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Preston, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Preston, NY

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

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

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