August weather forecast
Damascus, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Damascus, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). Contrasted against daytime highs, Damascus records an average nighttime low of 56.8°F (13.8°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July and August, with an average 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Damascus, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Damascus, records 78.6°F (25.9°C), while the low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are July and August, with an average 2.09" (53mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in August?

In Damascus, in August, during 12 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Damascus?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index in Damascus are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Damascus, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Damascus, PA

Average temperature in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in August
Damascus, PA

Average pressure in August - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average wind speed in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Damascus, PA

Average humidity in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Damascus, PA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Damascus, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Damascus, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Damascus, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Damascus, PA

Average UV index in August - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Damascus, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Damascus, PA

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

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

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