August weather forecastAnsonia, CT
August
Weather in August
August is the month where summer starts to depart while maintaining enough warmth to enjoy outdoor gatherings. With temperatures gently dipping, the city prepares for the arrival of cooler and crispier climates. Temperatures, from 65.5°F (18.6°C) to 80.2°F (26.8°C), still bask in the lingering summer heat. As the month proceeds, temperature reductions become more noticeable, paving the way for autumn in September.Temperature
August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), showing a slight difference from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). During August, the average low-temperature is a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C).Humidity
In Ansonia, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.Rainfall
In Ansonia, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Ansonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Ansonia, Connecticut, is 13h and 47min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ansonia, Connecticut.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average rainfall in August: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Ansonia, CT
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Ansonia, CT
- 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).
