August weather forecast
Columbus, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Columbus, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), almost identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) is recorded in the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.4 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Columbus, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Columbus, the average sunshine in August is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Columbus in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Columbus, records 74.8°F (23.8°C), while the low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Columbus is 84%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Columbus, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Columbus, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.3h.

When is 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 Columbus?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Columbus, PA

Average temperature in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Columbus, PA

Average pressure in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Columbus, PA

Average wind speed in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Columbus, PA

Average humidity in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in August
Columbus, PA

Average rainfall in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in August
Columbus, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Columbus, PA

Average snowfall in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Columbus, PA

Average snowfall days in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Columbus, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Columbus, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Columbus, PA

Average UV index in August - Columbus, PA
  • 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 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Columbus, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Columbus, PA

Average visibility in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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