August weather forecast
Monterey, CA

The rugged mountainous coast of Big Sur in Monterey, California
The rugged mountainous coast of Big Sur in Monterey, California

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Monterey, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.2°F (12.9°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in July - a still pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). In Monterey, the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In Monterey, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain in Monterey when the rain falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) 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: Swimming in 58.1°F (14.5°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Monterey, California, is 13h and 31min.
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

In August, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Monterey are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in August in Monterey?

In August, in Monterey, the average high-temperature is 72.1°F (22.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Monterey?

In August, the average relative humidity in Monterey, California, is 75%.

What is the driest month in Monterey?

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in August in Monterey?

In Monterey, during August, the rain falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

When is the ocean warmest in Monterey?

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

What is the ocean temperature in August in Monterey?

In Monterey, in August, the average water temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). Swimming in 58.1°F (14.5°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in August in Monterey?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Monterey?

On the first day of August in Monterey, California, 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.

How long on average sun shines in August in Monterey?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Monterey, California, is 11.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Monterey?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Monterey?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Monterey, California, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Monterey, CA

Average temperature in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

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Average pressure in August
Monterey, CA

Average pressure in August - Monterey, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Monterey, CA

Average wind speed in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Monterey, CA

Average humidity in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (68%).

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Average rainfall in August
Monterey, CA

Average rainfall in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in August
Monterey, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Monterey, CA

Average sea temperature in August - Monterey, 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).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 31min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 37min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 43min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Monterey, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Monterey, CA

Average UV index in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Monterey, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Monterey, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in August
Monterey, CA

Average visibility in August - Monterey, 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).

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