Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In August, Amherst records an average nighttime temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
In Amherst, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In August, in Amherst, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Amherst.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Amherst in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Amherst?
How much does it rain in Amherst in August?
When it does not snow in Amherst?
What is the average length of the day in August in Amherst?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Amherst?
What is the month with the most sunshine in Amherst?
How long on average sun shines in August in Amherst?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Amherst?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Amherst?
Average temperature in August
Amherst, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Amherst, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Amherst, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Amherst, MA
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Amherst, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Amherst, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Amherst, MA
- 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Amherst, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Amherst, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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