Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 75°F (23.9°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Essex's temperature drops to an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C) during the nights of August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Essex, Massachusetts, during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.7 rainfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Essex, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Essex is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August in Essex, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Essex in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Essex?
How many days does it rain in August in Essex?
When it does not snow in Essex?
What is the average length of the day in August in Essex?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Essex?
What month has the most sunshine in Essex?
How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in August?
When is the highest UV index in Essex?
How high is the UV index in August in Essex?
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 5min
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 5min
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).
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