August weather forecast
Sandy Hook, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sandy Hook, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), marking a negligible difference from July's 82.2°F (27.9°C). Nighttime temperature in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, experiences an average drop to an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sandy Hook, during August, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sandy Hook, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Sandy Hook are July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Sandy Hook?

Sandy Hook in August has an average high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sandy Hook?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sandy Hook?

In Sandy Hook, Connecticut, in August, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sandy Hook?

June through September are months without snowfall in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Hook have in August?

In Sandy Hook, Connecticut, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sandy Hook?

On the first day of August in Sandy Hook, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Sandy Hook?

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Sandy Hook.

How long on average sun shines in August in Sandy Hook?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Sandy Hook?

The months with the highest UV index in Sandy Hook are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Sandy Hook?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sandy Hook is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average temperature in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average pressure in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average wind speed in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average humidity in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average rainfall in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average snowfall in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average snowfall days in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average UV index in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Sandy Hook, CT

Average visibility in August - Sandy Hook, CT
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).

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