August weather forecast
Shamokin Dam, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.2°F (26.8°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), from a not significantly different 82.2°F (27.9°C). In Shamokin Dam, in August, the average low-temperature is a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In Shamokin Dam, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shamokin Dam, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shamokin Dam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

In Shamokin Dam, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shamokin Dam in August?

Shamokin Dam in August has an average high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Shamokin Dam, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Shamokin Dam, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Shamokin Dam have in August?

In Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania, the average day length in August is 13h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Shamokin Dam?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

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 hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average temperature in August - Shamokin Dam, 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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average pressure in August - Shamokin Dam, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average wind speed in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average humidity in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average rainfall in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average snowfall in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average snowfall days in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average UV index in August - Shamokin Dam, 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
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Shamokin Dam, PA

Average visibility in August - Shamokin Dam, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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