August weather forecastAthol, MA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Athol, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).Temperature
The shift into August finds Athol at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), closely comparable to July's conditions. In Athol, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout August, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Athol, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.UV index
In Athol, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in August
Athol, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Athol, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Athol, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Athol, MA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in August
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athol, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Athol, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in August
Athol, MA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Athol, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Athol, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
