August weather forecastCapitola, CA

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August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Capitola, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.7°F (12.6°C) and max 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

August and September are identified as the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Capitola is 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Capitola are July and August Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

Ocean temperature

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Unprotected swimming in 58.1°F (14.5°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:37 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Capitola are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Capitola, California, is usually observed in August and September, with the average high-temperature peaking at 73°F (22.8°C).

The average high-temperature, in August, in Capitola, is 73°F (22.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

In Capitola, California, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

The months with the least rainfall in Capitola, California, are July and August Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

In August, in Capitola, California, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout August, 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C), are months with the warmest seawater in Capitola, California.

In August, the average ocean temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). Swimming in 58.1°F (14.5°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Capitola, California, the average day length in August is 13h and 32min.

On the first day of August in Capitola, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:37 pm PDT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Capitola, California, is 11.6h.

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Capitola is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average high temperature in August: 73°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average sea temperature in August: 58.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Capitola, CA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August
Capitola, CA

  • 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).