August weather forecast
West Haven, CT

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Weather in August

August maintains the intense summer aura in West Haven, although the heat tends to drop slightly. The city enters a brief cool-down phase which prepares it for the approaching autumn. Despite the high temperatures, the city's coastal nature provides a refreshing ocean breeze. Evidently, the humidity doesn't wane but the rainfall increases, making summer afternoons pleasant after brief showers. Commemorating the final days of summer, people throng the city's beaches and parks.

Temperature

West Haven starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C), a minor shift from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). West Haven experiences an average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) in month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in West Haven is 74%.

Rainfall

In West Haven, in August, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Haven, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Haven, Connecticut, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in West Haven is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, in West Haven, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In West Haven, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for West Haven in August?

In West Haven, in August, the average high-temperature is 79.7°F (26.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in West Haven?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in West Haven in August?

In August, in West Haven, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout August, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in West Haven?

May through October are months without snowfall in West Haven, Connecticut.

How many hours of daylight does West Haven have in August?

In West Haven, Connecticut, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in West Haven?

On the first day of August in West Haven, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in West Haven?

In August, the average sunshine duration in West Haven, Connecticut, is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in West Haven?

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

How high is the UV index in August in West Haven?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
West Haven, CT

Average temperature in August - West Haven, 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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
West Haven, CT

Average pressure in August - West Haven, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
West Haven, CT

Average wind speed in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
West Haven, CT

Average humidity in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
West Haven, CT

Average rainfall in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in August
West Haven, CT

Average rainfall days in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
West Haven, CT

Average snowfall in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
West Haven, CT

Average snowfall days in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
West Haven, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Haven, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
West Haven, CT

Average sunshine days in August - West Haven, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
West Haven, CT

Average UV index in August - West Haven, 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
West Haven, CT

Average cloud cover in August - West Haven, 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).

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Average visibility in August
West Haven, CT

Average visibility in August - West Haven, 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).

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