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
Altoona's August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), exhibiting a minor difference from July. Altoona experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Altoona, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Altoona, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Altoona is 13h and 44min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Altoona, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°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 (19.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Altoona, PA
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Altoona, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Altoona, PA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Altoona, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Altoona, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Altoona, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Altoona, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Altoona, PA
- 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: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Altoona, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Altoona, PA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Altoona, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Altoona, PA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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