August weather forecast
Shafer, WV

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Shafer, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.2°F (25.1°C) and min 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C), slightly varied from July's 78.4°F (25.8°C). The average temperature drops to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) during the night in the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shafer, West Virginia, in August, during 18.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.7 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Shafer, West Virginia, is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Shafer are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

During August, Shafer experiences an average high-temperature of 77.2°F (25.1°C) and a low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Shafer is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Shafer, during August, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Shafer have in August?

In Shafer, the average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shafer have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shafer, WV

Average temperature in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Shafer, WV

Average pressure in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Shafer, WV

Average wind speed in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Shafer, WV

Average humidity in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Shafer, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in August
Shafer, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Shafer, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Shafer, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Shafer, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Shafer, WV

Average UV index in August - Shafer, WV
  • 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
Shafer, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Shafer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Shafer, WV

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

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

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