August weather forecast
Wantagh, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wantagh, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average high of 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Wantagh's August temperatures average at an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Humidity

In Wantagh, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Wantagh, in August, during 15 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wantagh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.9 days and collects up to 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wantagh, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.6h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In Wantagh, 79°F (26.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 71.4°F (21.9°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Wantagh?

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wantagh, in August, during 15 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Wantagh?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wantagh, NY

Average temperature in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Wantagh, NY

Average pressure in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"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
Wantagh, NY

Average wind speed in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Wantagh, NY

Average humidity in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Wantagh, NY

Average rainfall in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in August
Wantagh, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wantagh, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Wantagh, NY

Average UV index in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Wantagh, NY

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

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

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