August weather forecast
Rumford, RI

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Rumford, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

Rumford's average high-temperature marks a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. August is noted for a mean low-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. 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

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Rumford, 79.9°F (26.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 63.9°F (17.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Rumford, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Rumford, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Rumford have in August?

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 Rumford, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Rumford?

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Rumford have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average pressure in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average wind speed in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average humidity in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average rainfall in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average rainfall days in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average snowfall in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average snowfall days in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average sunshine days in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average UV index in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average cloud cover in August - Rumford, 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
Rumford, RI

Average visibility in August - Rumford, 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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