August weather forecast
Canton, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Canton, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.3°F (26.3°C) and min 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Canton's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), hardly distinct from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). In August, Canton experiences a significant drop from daily zeniths to an average nighttime temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in August, during 20.9 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Canton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

Canton in August has an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Canton, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

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.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Canton, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Canton, NC

Average temperature in August - Canton, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Canton, NC

Average pressure in August - Canton, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Canton, NC

Average wind speed in August - Canton, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Canton, NC

Average humidity in August - Canton, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Canton, NC

Average rainfall in August - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in August
Canton, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Canton, NC

Average snowfall in August - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Canton, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canton, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canton, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Canton, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Canton, NC

Average UV index in August - Canton, NC
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Canton, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Canton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Canton, NC

Average visibility in August - Canton, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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