August weather forecast
Sterling, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sterling, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.7°F (24.3°C), showing little deviation from July's 76.6°F (24.8°C). Sterling records an average nighttime low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, during August, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Sterling, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of August, in Sterling, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sterling, the average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

During August, Sterling experiences an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in Sterling is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sterling, in August, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Sterling is 10.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Sterling, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sterling, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Sterling, NY

Average pressure in August - Sterling, 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
Sterling, NY

Average wind speed in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Sterling, NY

Average humidity in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Sterling, NY

Average rainfall in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in August
Sterling, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sterling, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sterling, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sterling, 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: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sterling, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Sterling, NY

Average UV index in August - Sterling, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Sterling, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Sterling, NY

Average visibility in August - Sterling, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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