August weather forecast
Petersburg, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

As Petersburg transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during August nights, with an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout August, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Petersburg, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Petersburg, is 80.2°F (26.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.6°F (14.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout August, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Petersburg, PA

Average temperature in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.6°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Petersburg, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Petersburg, PA

Average wind speed in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Petersburg, PA

Average humidity in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in August
Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Petersburg, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Petersburg, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petersburg, 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petersburg, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Petersburg, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Petersburg, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Petersburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Petersburg, PA

Average visibility in August - Petersburg, 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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