August weather forecast
Gettysburg, OH

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Gettysburg, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.1°F (16.7°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), nearly identical to the preceding month. During the month of August, Gettysburg experiences a steady low-temperature average of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gettysburg, Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Gettysburg.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gettysburg is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gettysburg. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Gettysburg?

In Gettysburg, 79.3°F (26.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.1°F (16.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Gettysburg?

In August, the average relative humidity in Gettysburg, Ohio, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Gettysburg?

In Gettysburg, Ohio, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Gettysburg?

May through September are months without snowfall in Gettysburg, Ohio.

How many hours of daylight does Gettysburg have in August?

The average day length in August in Gettysburg, Ohio, is 13h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Gettysburg?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Gettysburg?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Gettysburg?

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 Gettysburg?

In Gettysburg, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average temperature in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average pressure in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average wind speed in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average humidity in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average rainfall in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average rainfall days in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average snowfall in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average snowfall days in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average sunshine days in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average UV index in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average cloud cover in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Gettysburg, OH

Average visibility in August - Gettysburg, OH
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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