August weather forecast
Duxbury, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Duxbury, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

During July and August, Duxbury registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Humidity

In Duxbury, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Duxbury, during August, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Duxbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.2 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Duxbury.
Note: In 67.6°F (19.8°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Duxbury is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Duxbury.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Duxbury. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Duxbury?

Peak temperatures in Duxbury are observed in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

What are August temperatures in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Duxbury?

The average relative humidity in August in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, during August, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Duxbury?

May through October are months without snowfall.

When is the ocean warmest in Duxbury?

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

How cold is the water in August in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, Massachusetts, in August, the average water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). Swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in August in Duxbury?

The average day length in August in Duxbury is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Duxbury?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Duxbury, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Duxbury?

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

How long on average sun shines in August in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Duxbury?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Duxbury.

What is the UV index reading in August in Duxbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Duxbury, MA

Average temperature in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Duxbury, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Duxbury, MA

Average wind speed in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Duxbury, MA

Average humidity in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in August
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Duxbury, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Duxbury, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Duxbury, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Duxbury, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Duxbury, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Duxbury, MA

Average UV index in August - Duxbury, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Duxbury, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Duxbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Duxbury, MA

Average visibility in August - Duxbury, 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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