Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The onset of August brings with it an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. During August nights, Wilkes-Barre witnesses a consistent average temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C).Humidity
In Wilkes-Barre, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Wilkes-Barre, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wilkes-Barre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Wilkes-Barre is 13h and 47min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Average temperature in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.6°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 (18.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Wilkes-Barre, 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
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Wilkes-Barre, 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 April (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wilkes-Barre, 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 and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Wilkes-Barre, 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
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in August
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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