August weather forecast
Rockdale, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Rockdale, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C), nearly identical to July's 78.4°F (25.8°C). Rockdale encounters an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Rockdale is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Rockdale, the average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In Rockdale, in August, the average high-temperature is 76.1°F (24.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout August, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Rockdale.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockdale have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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 Rockdale, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Rockdale, NY

Average temperature in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Rockdale, NY

Average pressure in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"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
Rockdale, NY

Average wind speed in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Rockdale, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Rockdale, NY

Average rainfall in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Rockdale, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Rockdale, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Rockdale, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rockdale, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Rockdale, NY

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

Average cloud cover in August
Rockdale, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Rockdale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Rockdale, NY

Average visibility in August - Rockdale, 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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