August weather forecast
Bethel, RI

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Weather in August

August mirrors July regarding temperate weather patterns in Bethel, maintaining similarly hot conditions. Sun-soaked days prevail, with the highest number of daily sunshine hours reaching 10.6 hours. The city, however, gets relief from the summer heat due to an eased level of humidity in contrast to the preceding month. The moderately calm gusts of wind along with relatively low pressure, give August a soothing ambiance, a fitting end to summer.

Temperature

Bethel experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) with the onset of August, subtly varied from July's 77.7°F (25.4°C). During the month of August, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bethel, in August, during 16.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Bethel, is 77.5°F (25.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, in Bethel, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout August, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October 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 5:42 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethel have in August?

In Bethel, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bethel, RI

Average temperature in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in August
Bethel, RI

Average pressure in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Bethel, RI

Average wind speed in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Bethel, RI

Average humidity in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Bethel, RI

Average rainfall in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in August
Bethel, RI

Average rainfall days in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Bethel, RI

Average snowfall in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Bethel, RI

Average snowfall days in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Bethel, RI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Bethel, RI
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bethel, RI

Average sunshine days in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Bethel, RI

Average UV index in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Bethel, RI

Average cloud cover in August - Bethel, RI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Bethel, RI

Average visibility in August - Bethel, RI
  • 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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