Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Scranton starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. Scranton's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 57.4°F (14.1°C) during the nights of August.Humidity
In Scranton, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Scranton, Pennsylvania, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.9 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Scranton.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in August
Scranton, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in August
Scranton, PA
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Scranton, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Scranton, PA
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.36"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in August
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Scranton, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Scranton, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in August
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Scranton, PA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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