August weather forecast
Canterbury, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canterbury, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

At the start of August, Canterbury's average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), subtly different from the preceding month. Canterbury records a steady low-temperature average of 62.2°F (16.8°C) during August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Canterbury is 78%.

Rainfall

In Canterbury, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canterbury, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Canterbury, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, in Canterbury, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Canterbury.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Canterbury. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Canterbury?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Canterbury, is 79.7°F (26.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Canterbury?

In August, the average relative humidity in Canterbury is 78%.

How much does it rain in Canterbury in August?

In August, in Canterbury, Connecticut, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, snow does not fall in June through October.

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

The average day length in August in Canterbury is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Canterbury?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Canterbury?

The months with the most sunshine in Canterbury, Connecticut, are July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Canterbury have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Canterbury is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Canterbury?

The months with the highest UV index in Canterbury, Connecticut, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Canterbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Canterbury, Connecticut, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Canterbury, CT

Average temperature in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Canterbury, CT

Average pressure in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Canterbury, CT

Average wind speed in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Canterbury, CT

Average humidity in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in August
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall days in August - Canterbury, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canterbury, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Canterbury, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Canterbury, CT

Average UV index in August - Canterbury, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Canterbury, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Canterbury, CT

Average visibility in August - Canterbury, CT
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).

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