Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 75°F (23.9°C), closely mirroring July's climate. During August, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 55.6°F (13.1°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
In Prospect, during August, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Prospect, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Prospect, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Prospect, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Prospect, NY
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in August
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Prospect, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Prospect, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Prospect, 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
Prospect, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Prospect, NY
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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