August weather forecast
Kingston, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kingston, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.7°F (18.7°C) and max 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

As Kingston transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still warm 76.6°F (24.8°C), nearly the same as the previous 77.5°F (25.3°C). Kingston experiences a nighttime temperature average of 65.7°F (18.7°C) during August.

Humidity

In Kingston, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kingston, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kingston, snow does not fall in May through October.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).
Note: In 68.5°F (20.3°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Kingston, Massachusetts, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kingston. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Kingston?

The high-temperature, in August, in Kingston, is 76.6°F (24.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 65.7°F (18.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Kingston?

In August, the average relative humidity in Kingston, Massachusetts, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Kingston?

In August, in Kingston, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kingston?

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

When is the ocean warmest in Kingston?

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

What is the ocean temperature in August in Kingston?

In August, the average ocean temperature in Kingston is 68.5°F (20.3°C). Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in August?

In Kingston, Massachusetts, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Kingston?

On the first day of August in Kingston, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Kingston?

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Kingston.

How long on average sun shines in August in Kingston?

The average sunshine duration in August in Kingston is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Kingston?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Kingston?

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

Average temperature in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Kingston, MA

Average pressure in August - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average wind speed in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Kingston, MA

Average humidity in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in August
Kingston, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Kingston, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Kingston, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 68.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kingston, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Kingston, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Kingston, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Kingston, MA

Average UV index in August - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA

Average visibility in August - Kingston, 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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