August weather forecastBranford, CT
August
Weather in August
August ushers in steady high temperatures in Branford, Connecticut, closely rivaling July's sultry conditions. The heat lingers, but late-summer indications start to materialize as daylight hours marginally decrease. The typically clear summer sky bodes well for astronomical observations, with frequently clear to partly cloudy conditions. Despite the abundance of sunlight, a significantly low average rainfall of 2.99" (76mm) keeps the weather fairly dry. With the looming signs of fall, the temperate summer nights promise a much-needed respite.Temperature
Branford notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) in August, displaying minor variation from July. During the month of August, Branford anticipates a mean low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Branford are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Branford, CT
- Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Branford, 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
Branford, CT
- Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Branford, CT
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Branford, CT
- Average rainfall in August: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in August
Branford, CT
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Branford, CT
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Branford, CT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Branford, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Branford, CT
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Branford, 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
Branford, CT
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
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 29).
Average visibility in August
Branford, 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).
