August weather forecast
West Pittston, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in West Pittston, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average high of 78.3°F (25.7°C).

Temperature

West Pittston records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). In the month of August, the average low-temperature usually rests at a moderate 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

In West Pittston, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Pittston, during August, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In West Pittston, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, is 9.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 57.2°F (14°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In West Pittston, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In West Pittston, in August, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in West Pittston is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
West Pittston, PA

Average temperature in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.3°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: 57.2°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
West Pittston, PA

Average pressure in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"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
West Pittston, PA

Average wind speed in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
West Pittston, PA

Average humidity in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in August
West Pittston, PA

Average rainfall in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in August
West Pittston, PA

Average rainfall days in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Pittston, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Pittston, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 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 Pittston, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Pittston, 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: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Pittston, PA

Average sunshine days in August - West Pittston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in August
West Pittston, PA

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

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
West Pittston, PA

Average visibility in August - West Pittston, 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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