August weather forecast
Harrison, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Harrison, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77°F (25°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still warm 77°F (25°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). Significant dips from daytime highs mark the August nights, with a consistent average temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, in August, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 77°F (25°C) and a low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Harrison, in August, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Harrison have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Harrison, PA

Average temperature in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Harrison, PA

Average pressure in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Harrison, PA

Average wind speed in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Harrison, PA

Average humidity in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Harrison, PA

Average rainfall in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in August
Harrison, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Harrison, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Harrison, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Harrison, 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: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Harrison, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Harrison, PA

Average UV index in August - Harrison, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Harrison, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Harrison, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Harrison, PA

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

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

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