August weather forecastStafford, CT
August
Weather in August
August continues to adopt July's demeanor, with the temperature hovering at a high of 80.1°F (26.7°C). However, August witnesses a decrease in daylight hours and sunshine duration, indicating the forthcoming shift to autumn. Wind speed maintains its leisurely pace from July, adding to the overall calmness of the season. Although it is still summer, rainfall peaks again from May to now contributing to a wet end to the season. Alongside the drop in UV index, Stafford is beginning to gear towards autumn.Temperature
Stafford starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. An average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) is observed during August nights.Humidity
In Stafford, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In Stafford, in August, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stafford, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.3h 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Stafford, CT
- Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Stafford, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Stafford, CT
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Stafford, CT
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall in August: 0.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, June and July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in August
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall days in August: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Stafford, 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: 10h and 18min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Stafford, CT
- Average sunshine days in August: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Stafford, 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
Stafford, CT
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in August
Stafford, 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).
