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 initiation of August in New Bedford records an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.3°F (25.7°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. During the nights in August, New Bedford experiences a consistent average temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is 78%.Rainfall
In New Bedford, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Bedford, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: In 68.5°F (20.3°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, in New Bedford, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in New Bedford.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in August
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).
Average humidity in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
New Bedford, 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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
New Bedford, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
New Bedford, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
Average UV index in August
New Bedford, 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
New Bedford, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
New Bedford, 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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