August weather forecast
Edgartown, MA

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Classy and luxurious houses right on the harbor in Edgartown, Massachusetts, with long piers onto the water
Classy and luxurious houses right on the harbor in Edgartown, Massachusetts, with long piers onto the water

Weather in August

August carries on July's warmth in Edgartown, albeit with slightly cooler averages between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 73.9°F (23.3°C). Rainfall for the month registers at about 1.73" (44mm). Despite the slight dip in temperatures, August is still a quintessential summer month with sun, sea, and outdoor activities in full swing. There is plenty of daylight to enjoy Edgartown’s late summer offerings. By August, the reviving spell of summer is deeply cast over Edgartown.

Temperature

In Edgartown, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are August and November Rain falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of rain.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Edgartown is August, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of August, in Edgartown, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Edgartown. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Edgartown?

Edgartown, Massachusetts, witnesses the warmest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

What are the temperatures in Edgartown in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Edgartown, is 73.9°F (23.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Edgartown?

The average relative humidity in August in Edgartown, Massachusetts, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Edgartown?

August and November are months with the least rain in Edgartown when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Edgartown in August?

In Edgartown, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Edgartown?

April through November are months without snowfall in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

When is the ocean warmest in Edgartown?

With an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

How cold is the water in August in Edgartown?

In Edgartown, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in August is 68.5°F (20.3°C). For most, swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

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

In Edgartown, Massachusetts, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Edgartown?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Edgartown, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Edgartown?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Edgartown, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Edgartown have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Edgartown?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Edgartown?

In Edgartown, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Edgartown, MA

Average temperature in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Edgartown, MA

Average pressure in August - Edgartown, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Edgartown, MA

Average wind speed in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Edgartown, MA

Average humidity in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Edgartown, MA

Average rainfall in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in August
Edgartown, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Edgartown, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Edgartown, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Edgartown, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 68.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (37.9°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Edgartown, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Edgartown, MA

Average UV index in August - Edgartown, 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
Edgartown, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Edgartown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in August
Edgartown, MA

Average visibility in August - Edgartown, 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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