August weather forecast
Athens, IN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Athens, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.3°F (16.3°C) and max 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), hardly differing from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). During August, Athens witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Athens.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Athens is 9.1h.

UV index

In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Athens?

In Athens, 79°F (26.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.3°F (16.3°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Athens?

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Athens?

In Athens, during August, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Athens?

In Athens, Indiana, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in August?

In Athens, Indiana, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Athens?

On the first day of August in Athens, Indiana, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Athens?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Athens is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Athens, IN

Average temperature in August - Athens, IN
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.3°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 (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Athens, IN

Average pressure in August - Athens, IN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Athens, IN

Average wind speed in August - Athens, IN
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

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 (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Athens, IN

Average humidity in August - Athens, IN
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Athens, IN

Average rainfall in August - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in August
Athens, IN

Average rainfall days in August - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Athens, IN

Average snowfall in August - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Athens, IN

Average snowfall days in August - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athens, IN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Athens, IN
  • 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: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Athens, IN

Average sunshine days in August - Athens, IN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Athens, IN

Average UV index in August - Athens, IN
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Athens, IN

Average cloud cover in August - Athens, IN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Athens, IN

Average visibility in August - Athens, IN
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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