August weather forecast
Sykesville, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), hardly deviating from July. The month of August sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout August, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sykesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177 days and collects up to 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sykesville, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Sykesville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sykesville. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sykesville in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Sykesville, is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°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?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sykesville, during August, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sykesville?

In Sykesville, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sykesville?

In Sykesville, 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 6:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sykesville have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What are the months with 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?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sykesville, PA

Average temperature in August - Sykesville, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Sykesville, PA

Average pressure in August - Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, PA

Average wind speed in August - Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, PA

Average humidity in August - Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, PA

Average rainfall in August - Sykesville, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in August
Sykesville, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Sykesville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sykesville, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sykesville, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sykesville, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sykesville, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Sykesville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Sykesville, PA

Average UV index in August - Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, PA

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

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

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