August weather forecast
Shafter, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Shafter, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 98.2°F (36.8°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still very hot 98.2°F (36.8°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Throughout August, Shafter acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 66.2°F (19°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 30%, August is the least humid month in Shafter.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Shafter. Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Shafter.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Shafter, the average sunshine in August is 12h.

UV index

In Shafter, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Shafter in August?

The high-temperature in Shafter during August is 98.2°F (36.8°C) and the low-temperature is 66.2°F (19°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the least humid month in Shafter?

With an average relative humidity of 30%, August is the least humid month in Shafter, California.

What is the average humidity in August in Shafter?

In Shafter, California, the average relative humidity in August is 30%.

What is the driest month in Shafter?

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Shafter?

In Shafter, during August, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shafter?

In Shafter, California, snow does not fall in March through December.

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

The average day length in August in Shafter, California, is 13h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Shafter?

On the first day of August in Shafter, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Shafter?

In Shafter, the average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Shafter?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Shafter, California, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shafter, CA

Average temperature in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 98.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Shafter, CA

Average pressure in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Shafter, CA

Average wind speed in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Shafter, CA

Average humidity in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 30%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).

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Average rainfall in August
Shafter, CA

Average rainfall in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in August
Shafter, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average snowfall days in August
Shafter, CA

Average snowfall days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Shafter, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Shafter, CA

Average UV index in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Shafter, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Shafter, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in August
Shafter, CA

Average visibility in August - Shafter, 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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