August weather forecast
Dighton, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dighton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

Dighton's average high-temperature marks a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Dighton experiences a nighttime temperature average of 63.9°F (17.7°C) during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dighton, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dighton, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Dighton, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Dighton is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August in Dighton, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dighton are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dighton in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dighton during August are 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Dighton?

In August, the average relative humidity in Dighton is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dighton in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dighton?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Dighton have in August?

The average day length in August in Dighton, Massachusetts, is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Dighton?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dighton, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Dighton?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August in Dighton?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Dighton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Dighton?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Dighton is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Dighton, MA

Average temperature in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.9°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 (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Dighton, MA

Average pressure in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Dighton, MA

Average wind speed in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Dighton, MA

Average humidity in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in August
Dighton, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Dighton, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dighton, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dighton, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Dighton, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Dighton, MA

Average UV index in August - Dighton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Dighton, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Dighton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Dighton, MA

Average visibility in August - Dighton, 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).

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