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 beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Schenectady records an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) throughout the nights in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Schenectady is 76%.Rainfall
In Schenectady, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Schenectady, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August in Schenectady, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Schenectady, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Schenectady, 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: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Schenectady, NY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (5mi).
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