August weather forecast
Springfield, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Springfield, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and an average high of 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

Springfield observes an average high-temperature of a warm 83.7°F (28.7°C) in August, barely different from 86°F (30°C) in July. An average nighttime temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is witnessed in Springfield throughout August.

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Springfield, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

In Springfield, 83.7°F (28.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 67.6°F (19.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Springfield, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Springfield?

In August, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout August, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Springfield?

In Springfield, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Springfield, the average day length in August is 13h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Springfield?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Springfield, PA

Average temperature in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Springfield, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Springfield, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Springfield, PA

Average humidity in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Springfield, PA

Average rainfall in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in August
Springfield, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Springfield, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Springfield, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Springfield, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Springfield, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Springfield, PA

Average UV index in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Springfield, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Springfield, PA

Average visibility in August - Springfield, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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