Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The shift into August finds Dauphin at an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.5°F (27.5°C), closely comparable to July's conditions. Dauphin cools down to an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) throughout the month of August.Heat index
For August, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Humidity
In Dauphin, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Dauphin, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Dauphin is 13h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
In Dauphin, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 81.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average pressure in August: 30"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
Dauphin, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Dauphin, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Dauphin, PA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and September (5mi).
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