August weather forecast
Lehighton, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During August, Lehighton records an average temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lehighton, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lehighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.8 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lehighton, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

Lehighton in August has an average high-temperature of 79°F (26.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Lehighton, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Lehighton have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lehighton have in August?

In Lehighton, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Lehighton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Lehighton, PA

Average temperature in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Lehighton, PA

Average pressure in August - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average wind speed in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Lehighton, PA

Average humidity in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Lehighton, PA

Average rainfall in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in August
Lehighton, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Lehighton, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Lehighton, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Lehighton, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in August
Lehighton, PA

Average UV index in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Lehighton, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Lehighton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Lehighton, PA

Average visibility in August - Lehighton, 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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