August weather forecastEssex, MA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 75°F (23.9°C) and min 64.6°F (18.1°C).Temperature
With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C), subtly different from July's 75.7°F (24.3°C). Essex, in August, observes a steady average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout August, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.7 rainfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Essex, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Essex. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Essex, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.6°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 (24.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Essex, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Essex, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Essex, MA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in August
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Essex, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Essex, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).
Average UV index in August
Essex, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Essex, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Essex, 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).
