August weather forecast
Troy, NY

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Weather in August

The city of Troy continues to embrace the warmth in August, though it records a slight dip in high temperatures when compared to July, settling at 79.3°F (26.3°C). This marginal cooling does not detract from the predominantly summer feel of the month. The pleasantly balmy days are a stark contrast to the looming coolness of September. Its climate encourages the citizens and visitors to make the most of the sun before the upcoming fall. The extended daylight blends with the city's vibrancy, breathing life into the area.

Temperature

The arrival of August marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). In August, the average low-temperature is a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

In Troy, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Troy, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Troy, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Troy have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Troy, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months 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 intensity in August?

In Troy, 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
Troy, NY

Average temperature in August - Troy, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Troy, NY

Average pressure in August - Troy, 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
Troy, NY

Average wind speed in August - Troy, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Troy, NY

Average humidity in August - Troy, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Troy, NY

Average rainfall in August - Troy, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in August
Troy, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Troy, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Troy, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Troy, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Troy, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Troy, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Troy, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Troy, NY

Average UV index in August - Troy, 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 January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Troy, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Troy, 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
Troy, NY

Average visibility in August - Troy, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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