August weather forecast
Nantucket, MA

Beautiful homes built on the water overlooking the boats on the water below, in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Beautiful homes built on the water overlooking the boats on the water below, in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Nantucket, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Temperature

The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Humidity

In Nantucket, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Nantucket, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Nantucket, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in April through October.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nantucket, Massachusetts, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).
Note: Swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Nantucket is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of August, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Nantucket.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Nantucket, Massachusetts, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the warmest month in Nantucket?

The warmest month in Nantucket is August, with an average high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C).

What is the temperature in August in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, in August, the average high-temperature is 72.1°F (22.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 68.7°F (20.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Nantucket?

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, during August, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the month with the warmest ocean in Nantucket?

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nantucket, Massachusetts, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

What is the ocean temperature in August in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, in August, the average water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in August in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Nantucket?

On the first day of August in Nantucket, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Nantucket?

The months with the most sunshine in Nantucket, Massachusetts, are July and August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Nantucket?

The average sunshine duration in August in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is 10.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Nantucket?

The months with the highest UV index in Nantucket are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Nantucket?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Nantucket, MA

Average temperature in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Nantucket, MA

Average pressure in August - Nantucket, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Nantucket, MA

Average wind speed in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Nantucket, MA

Average humidity in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Nantucket, MA

Average rainfall in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in August
Nantucket, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Nantucket, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Nantucket, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Nantucket, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Nantucket, 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 February (37.9°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Nantucket, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Nantucket, MA

Average UV index in August - Nantucket, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Nantucket, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Nantucket, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in August
Nantucket, MA

Average visibility in August - Nantucket, 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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