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 sea temperature 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 advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), subtly shifted from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). Nahant, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Nahant is 73%.Rainfall
In Nahant, in August, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nahant, Massachusetts, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).Note: For most, swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Nahant, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Nahant, Massachusetts. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the highest UV index in Nahant?
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Average temperature in August
Nahant, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Nahant, 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
Nahant, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Nahant, MA
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Nahant, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Nahant, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Nahant, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Nahant, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Nahant, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 67.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Nahant, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Nahant, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Nahant, 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
Nahant, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Nahant, 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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