August weather forecast
Strafford, VT

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Strafford, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.1°F (12.3°C) and max 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

As July transitions into August, Strafford records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature during August exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In Strafford, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Strafford, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 16, 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 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Strafford, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Strafford.

How many hours of daylight does Strafford have in August?

In Strafford, the average day length in August is 13h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Strafford, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Strafford, VT

Average temperature in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Strafford, VT

Average pressure in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Strafford, VT

Average wind speed in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Strafford, VT

Average humidity in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Strafford, VT

Average rainfall in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in August
Strafford, VT

Average rainfall days in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Strafford, VT

Average snowfall in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Strafford, VT

Average snowfall days in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Strafford, VT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Strafford, VT

Average sunshine days in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Strafford, VT

Average UV index in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Strafford, VT

Average cloud cover in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Strafford, VT

Average visibility in August - Strafford, VT
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).

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