August weather forecastBarkhamsted, CT
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 79°F (26.1°C) and min 60.1°F (15.6°C).Temperature
August experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), barely different from July's 81°F (27.2°C). In Barkhamsted, August nights witness a steady temperature drop to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout August, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Barkhamsted, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.4 days and collects up to 15.67" (398mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Barkhamsted, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Barkhamsted is 13h and 49min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.UV index
In Barkhamsted, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average high temperature in August: 79°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Barkhamsted, 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
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average rainfall in August: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average rainfall days in August: 14 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Barkhamsted, CT
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
