August weather forecast
Westerly, RI

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Weather in August

Despite the slight dip in temperatures from July, August retains Westerly's summer vibrance. The city bathes under the sun's continued dominance, favoring prolonged outdoor activities. Reduced cloud cover in August allows for mostly clear skies, despite slightly lower sunshine hours compared to July. This month's unique weather pattern would be the modest drop in the maximum temperature to 77.5°F (25.3°C), signaling the gradual cooling down of summer.

Temperature

With the onset of August, Westerly's average high-temperature clocks in at a still moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. August nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Westerly, in August, during 16.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Westerly, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 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

The month with the most sunshine is August, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Westerly in August?

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

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in Westerly in August?

In August, 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.

How many hours of daylight does Westerly have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average pressure in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average wind speed in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average humidity in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average rainfall in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average rainfall days in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average snowfall in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average snowfall days in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

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

Average sunshine days in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average UV index in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average cloud cover in August - Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI

Average visibility in August - Westerly, 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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