August weather forecast
Pismo Beach, CA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Pismo Beach, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.8°F and 59.2°F.

Temperature

Pismo Beach marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.8°F, hardly different from July's 78.6°F. During August, Pismo Beach observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 59.2°F.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Pismo Beach is 64%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Pismo Beach are June and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" of rain.

Ocean temperature

August and October, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F, are months with the warmest seawater in Pismo Beach.
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 58.6°F. Briefly staying in 55.4°F waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:31 pm PDT.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pismo Beach are June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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FAQ

What is the usual temperature for Pismo Beach in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pismo Beach, California, during August are 78.8°F and 59.2°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Pismo Beach?

The average relative humidity in August in Pismo Beach, California, is 64%.

What is the driest month in Pismo Beach?

June and August are months with the least rain in Pismo Beach when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" of rain.

How many days does it rain in August in Pismo Beach?

In Pismo Beach, in August, it is raining for 0.8 days, with typically 0.04" of accumulated precipitation.

What months are the ocean warmest in Pismo Beach?

August and October, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F, are months with the warmest seawater in Pismo Beach, California.

How cold is the water in August in Pismo Beach?

In August, the average ocean temperature in Pismo Beach, California, is 58.6°F. Swimming in 58.6°F is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Pismo Beach?

In August, the average day length in Pismo Beach, California, is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Pismo Beach?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:31 pm PDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Pismo Beach?

June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Pismo Beach, California.

How many hours of sunshine does Pismo Beach have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Pismo Beach, California, is 12h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Pismo Beach?

The months with the highest UV index in Pismo Beach, California, are June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Pismo Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average temperature in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

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Average pressure in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average pressure in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average wind speed in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average humidity in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 58.6°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

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Average UV index in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average UV index in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in August
Pismo Beach, CA

Average visibility in August - Pismo Beach, 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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