August weather forecast
Wachapreague, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wachapreague, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), hardly differing from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Registering an almost steady temperature, Wachapreague's nights in August see an average low of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Wachapreague, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wachapreague are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wachapreague in August?

In Wachapreague, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 75.6°F (24.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Wachapreague?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Wachapreague. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Wachapreague, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Wachapreague, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Wachapreague have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wachapreague have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Wachapreague, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average temperature in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 75.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average pressure in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average wind speed in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average humidity in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average rainfall in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average snowfall in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average snowfall days in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average UV index in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August
Wachapreague, VA

Average visibility in August - Wachapreague, VA
  • 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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