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
July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in West Plattsburgh consistently average a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) during August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In West Plattsburgh, in August, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 0min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.6h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 76.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in August
West Plattsburgh, 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 April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in August
West Plattsburgh, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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