August weather forecastAmesbury, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Amesbury, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C).Temperature
The commencement of August introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.6°F (24.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Amesbury's temperature in August lowers to a consistent average of 63°F (17.2°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Amesbury, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout August, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amesbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Amesbury, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Amesbury, MA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Amesbury, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Amesbury, MA
- 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).
