August weather forecast
West Kingston, RI

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in West Kingston, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

During July and August, West Kingston experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Kingston, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In West Kingston, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest?

West Kingston's warmest months, July and August, record an average high-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

What is the temperature in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in West Kingston, records 77.5°F (25.3°C), while the low-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in August?

In West Kingston, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In West Kingston, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August in West Kingston, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in West Kingston?

In West Kingston, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate 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
West Kingston, RI

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in August
West Kingston, RI

Average pressure in August - West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI

Average wind speed in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in August
West Kingston, RI

Average humidity in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in August
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall days in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall days in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
West Kingston, RI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Kingston, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in August
West Kingston, RI

Average sunshine days in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in August
West Kingston, RI

Average UV index in August - West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI

Average cloud cover in August - West Kingston, RI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
West Kingston, RI

Average visibility in August - West Kingston, 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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