August weather forecastFerndale, MD

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ferndale, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.7°F (20.4°C) and max 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

Ferndale's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C), a slight deviation from 85.6°F (29.8°C). During the month of August, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ferndale, Maryland, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

May 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Ferndale, records 83.8°F (28.8°C), while the low-temperature is 68.7°F (20.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout August, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

85.6°F

83.8°F

77.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.2mph

6.7mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

16.8

16.7

13.1

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.9

12.1

14.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Ferndale, MD

Average high temperature in August: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

Average low temperature in August: 68.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Ferndale, MD

Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ferndale, MD

Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Ferndale, MD

Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Ferndale, MD

Average rainfall in August: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Ferndale, MD

Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ferndale, MD

Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ferndale, MD

Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ferndale, MD

Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ferndale, MD

Average sunshine days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Ferndale, MD

Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Ferndale, MD

Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Ferndale, MD

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).