August weather forecast
Shasta, CA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Shasta, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 93.6°F (34.2°C) and an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

On the advent of August, Shasta's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still hot 93.6°F (34.2°C) from July's 94.6°F (34.8°C). Shasta registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in August.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 33%.

Rainfall

In Shasta, California, in August, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shasta, California, snow does not fall in January, April through November.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Shasta, California, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Shasta in August?

In Shasta, 93.6°F (34.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.7°F (16.5°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Shasta?

With an average relative humidity of 33%, August is the least humid month in Shasta.

What is the average humidity in August in Shasta?

The average relative humidity in August is 33%.

How many days does it rain in August in Shasta?

In Shasta, in August, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Shasta?

In Shasta, California, snow does not fall in January, April through November.

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

In Shasta, California, the average day length in August is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Shasta?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shasta, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Shasta?

The average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

How high is the UV index in August in Shasta?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Shasta is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shasta, CA

Average temperature in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 93.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Shasta, CA

Average pressure in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Shasta, CA

Average wind speed in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and October (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Shasta, CA

Average humidity in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

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Average rainfall in August
Shasta, CA

Average rainfall in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in August
Shasta, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Shasta, CA

Average snowfall in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Shasta, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Shasta, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Shasta, 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 (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Shasta, CA

Average UV index in August - Shasta, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Shasta, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in August
Shasta, CA

Average visibility in August - Shasta, 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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