August weather forecast
Athens, WV

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Weather in August

The summer warmth continues to envelop Athens in August. The temperatures in August exhibit a slight dip from July's peak, yet the month shares a similar weather profile. However, the motion towards cooler evenings becomes noticeable by the latter half of the month, although the days retain radiant sunshine. The blend of lingering summer warmth and cooler evenings create a comfortable atmosphere, typical of late summer.

Temperature

Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). Athens's August nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

Athens in August has an average high-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Athens?

April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in August?

In Athens, during August, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Athens?

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

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Athens, WV

Average temperature in August - Athens, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Athens, WV

Average pressure in August - Athens, WV
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Athens, WV

Average wind speed in August - Athens, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Athens, WV

Average humidity in August - Athens, WV
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Athens, WV

Average rainfall in August - Athens, WV
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in August
Athens, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Athens, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Athens, WV

Average snowfall in August - Athens, WV
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Athens, WV

Average snowfall days in August - Athens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athens, WV

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Athens, WV
  • 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: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Athens, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Athens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Athens, WV

Average UV index in August - Athens, WV
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Athens, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Athens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Athens, WV

Average visibility in August - Athens, WV
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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