August weather forecast
Columbia, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Columbia, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

As Columbia welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Columbia experiences an average nighttime temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 33.74" (857mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall in Columbia.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, in Columbia, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Columbia are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Columbia?

August temperatures in Columbia vary between a high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in August?

In Columbia, in August, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

June through October are months without snowfall.

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

In August, the average day length in Columbia, Connecticut, is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Columbia?

On the first day of August in Columbia, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Columbia?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Columbia?

The average sunshine duration in August in Columbia, Connecticut, is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Columbia?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Columbia?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Columbia is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Columbia, CT

Average temperature in August - Columbia, 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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Columbia, CT

Average pressure in August - Columbia, 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
Columbia, CT

Average wind speed in August - Columbia, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Columbia, CT

Average humidity in August - Columbia, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

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

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Average rainfall in August
Columbia, CT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in August
Columbia, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Columbia, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Columbia, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Columbia, CT

Average snowfall days in August - Columbia, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Columbia, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Columbia, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Columbia, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Columbia, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Columbia, CT

Average UV index in August - Columbia, 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
Columbia, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Columbia, CT

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

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

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