August weather forecast
West Decatur, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in West Decatur, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

Shifting into August, West Decatur records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Despite a significant deviation from daily highs, August sees an average nighttime temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

In West Decatur, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Decatur, in August, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Decatur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.9h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, in West Decatur, the average high-temperature is 79.3°F (26.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In West Decatur, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How much does it rain in August?

In West Decatur, during August, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In West Decatur, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In West Decatur, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

What is the month 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 intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in August
West Decatur, PA

Average temperature in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in August
West Decatur, PA

Average pressure in August - West Decatur, 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
West Decatur, PA

Average wind speed in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
West Decatur, PA

Average humidity in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in August
West Decatur, PA

Average rainfall in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in August
West Decatur, PA

Average rainfall days in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Decatur, PA

Average snowfall in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Decatur, PA

Average snowfall days in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Decatur, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Decatur, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Decatur, PA

Average sunshine days in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in August
West Decatur, PA

Average UV index in August - West Decatur, 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
West Decatur, PA

Average cloud cover in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
West Decatur, PA

Average visibility in August - West Decatur, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).

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