August weather forecast
Riverside, RI

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Weather in August

In August, Riverside continues to bask in the summertime temperatures, albeit slightly decreasing towards the end of the month. The sun continues to shine for the majority of the day. From open-air concerts to outdoor food festivals, August's weather perfectly suits a multitude of activities. Cooler evening temperatures invite leisurely strolls along the coastline, under a sky awash with hues of twilight.

Temperature

During August, Riverside observes a subtle ascent to a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C) in the average high-temperature. Riverside usually reports an average low-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) during the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, Rhode Island, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Riverside, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Riverside, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Riverside, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in August?

In Riverside, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Riverside, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverside have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in August 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
Riverside, RI

Average temperature in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Riverside, RI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Riverside, RI

Average wind speed in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Riverside, RI

Average humidity in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Riverside, RI

Average rainfall in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Riverside, RI

Average rainfall days in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Riverside, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Riverside, RI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Riverside, RI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Riverside, RI

Average sunshine days in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Riverside, RI

Average UV index in August - Riverside, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Riverside, RI

Average cloud cover in August - Riverside, RI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Riverside, RI

Average visibility in August - Riverside, 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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