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 commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.8°F (24.9°C), barely varying from July's 78.6°F (25.9°C). During the August nights, an average temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) is observed.Humidity
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Scranton, in August, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Scranton, New York, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. 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 UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in August
Scranton, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 76.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Scranton, 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
Scranton, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Scranton, NY
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in August
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Scranton, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Scranton, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Scranton, NY
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Scranton, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Scranton, NY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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