August weather forecast
Petrolia, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Petrolia, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. In Petrolia, August nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

April, June through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Petrolia, in August, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petrolia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.7 days and collects up to 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Petrolia, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Petrolia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Petrolia.

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 moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petrolia in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Petrolia, is 79.7°F (26.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

April, June through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Petrolia.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Petrolia, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Petrolia, in August, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Petrolia, snow does not fall in June through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Petrolia?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Petrolia have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Petrolia, PA

Average wind speed in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Petrolia, PA

Average rainfall in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in August
Petrolia, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petrolia, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petrolia, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Petrolia, PA

Average UV index in August - Petrolia, 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
Petrolia, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Petrolia, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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