August weather forecastMansfield, MA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Mansfield, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average high of 80.8°F (27.1°C).Temperature
The transition from July to August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.8°F (27.1°C), barely different from July's 82°F (27.8°C). Mansfield, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).Heat index
The heat index value for August is evaluated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Mansfield, in August, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Mansfield, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Mansfield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Mansfield, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Mansfield, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (5mi).
