August weather forecast
Salem, CT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low of 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Salem notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In August, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall in Salem.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
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, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Salem?

In August, in Salem, the average high-temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 63.5°F (17.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Salem?

The average relative humidity in August in Salem, Connecticut, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August in Salem?

In Salem, during August, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salem?

In Salem, Connecticut, snow does not fall in June through October.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in August?

The average day length in August in Salem is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Salem?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Salem?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Salem, Connecticut.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Salem is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Salem?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem, Connecticut, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Salem, CT

Average temperature in August - Salem, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Salem, CT

Average pressure in August - Salem, 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
Salem, CT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Salem, CT

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Salem, CT

Average rainfall in August - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in August
Salem, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Salem, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Salem, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Salem, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Salem, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Salem, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Salem, CT

Average UV index in August - Salem, 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
Salem, CT

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Salem, CT

Average visibility in August - Salem, CT
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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