August weather forecast
United States Virgin Islands, USA

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Weather in August

August in the United States Virgin Islands persists within the wet season's grip and remains an active participant of the hurricane season. Temperatures during this month span from a consistent warmth of 80°F (26.7°C) at night to the intense zenith of 91°F (32.8°C) during the day, often reaching the year's maximums.

Comparatively, August frequently surpasses July in terms of both temperature and atmospheric moisture, making it one of the most humid and hottest months in the archipelago. Rainfall is typically heavy, with thunderstorms being a regular occurrence, especially during the late afternoons.

Charlotte Amalie, located in Saint Thomas, generally aligns with the climatic tendencies of the islands. However, due to its urban structures and the inherent warmth of its harbor, the city can occasionally feel stifling during the peak daytime hours.

August's rains are not merely passing showers; they can often be prolonged and intense. Yet, even with the atmosphere's unpredictability, the adjacent seas remain invitingly warm, ranging between 85°F (29.4°C) to 87°F (30.6°C), promoting an array of marine endeavors.

The harmony between day and night lengths is maintained, given the islands' equatorial stance. August's position deep within the hurricane season necessitates a heightened weather awareness. While the United States Virgin Islands can bask in stretches of clear skies, the risk of tropical disturbances, including hurricanes, is considerably elevated during this month.

  • Charlotte Amalie - August »
    The months with the highest humidity are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the highest humidity in Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands, are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
  • Frederiksted - August »
    May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands. The average relative humidity in August in Frederiksted is 78%.
  • Saint John - August »
    Temperatures in Saint John reach their maximum during August and September, recording an average high-temperature of 87.8°F (31°C). In Saint John in August, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 4.88" (124mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Virgin Islands National Park - August »
    On the first day of August in Virgin Islands National Park sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the first day of August in Virgin Islands National Park, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:53 pm.
  • Kingshill - August »
    The month with the most rainfall in Kingshill is August, when the rain falls for 24.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. Kingshill greets August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month.
Updated: May 24, 2024
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United States Virgin Islands, USA

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