August weather forecast
Punxsutawney, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Punxsutawney, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), nearly identical to July's 81°F (27.2°C). Punxsutawney witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) throughout August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Punxsutawney, in August, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Punxsutawney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature during August is 79.2°F (26.2°C) and the low-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, in Punxsutawney, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout August, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Punxsutawney have in August?

In Punxsutawney, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Punxsutawney have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average temperature in August - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average pressure in August - Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA

Average wind speed in August - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Punxsutawney, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average rainfall in August - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in August
Punxsutawney, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average snowfall in August - Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Punxsutawney, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average UV index in August - Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Punxsutawney, PA

Average visibility in August - Punxsutawney, 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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