August weather forecast
Williamstown, IN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Williamstown, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.3°F (27.4°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.3°F (27.4°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Throughout the month of August, Williamstown witnesses an average temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Williamstown, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Williamstown, during August, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.3 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August in Williamstown, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Williamstown are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Williamstown in August?

In Williamstown, in August, the average high-temperature is 81.3°F (27.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Williamstown?

In August, the average relative humidity in Williamstown, Indiana, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Williamstown?

In Williamstown, Indiana, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Williamstown?

May through September are months without snowfall in Williamstown, Indiana.

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

In Williamstown, the average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Williamstown?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Williamstown, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Williamstown?

In Williamstown, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Williamstown?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Williamstown, Indiana, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Williamstown, IN

Average temperature in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average high temperature in August: 81.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Williamstown, IN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Williamstown, IN

Average wind speed in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Williamstown, IN

Average humidity in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Williamstown, IN

Average rainfall in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in August
Williamstown, IN

Average rainfall days in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Williamstown, IN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Williamstown, IN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Williamstown, IN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Williamstown, IN

Average sunshine days in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Williamstown, IN

Average UV index in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Williamstown, IN

Average cloud cover in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Williamstown, IN

Average visibility in August - Williamstown, IN
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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