August weather forecastHighlands, CA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Highlands, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

During August and September, Highlands registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Humidity

March and August, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Highlands, rain does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Highlands is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Highlands, California, is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Highlands are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The months of August and September bring the highest temperatures, averaging a high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

An average high-temperature, in August, in Highlands, is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Highlands are March and August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

The average relative humidity in August in Highlands is 76%.

June through August are months without rainfall in Highlands.

In Highlands, California, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

In Highlands, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

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 is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average high temperature in August: 71.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Highlands, 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
Highlands, CA

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and August (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average rainfall in August: 0"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.55").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

Average rainfall days in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

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: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 30.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Highlands, 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 December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Highlands, CA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Highlands, 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).