August weather forecastNew Salem, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in New Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).Temperature
New Salem, Massachusetts, observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in August, barely different from 81°F (27.2°C) in July. New Salem experiences an average low-temperature reading of 58.3°F (14.6°C) throughout August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In New Salem, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In New Salem, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In New Salem, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, in New Salem, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
New Salem, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in August
New Salem, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
New Salem, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
New Salem, MA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in August
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
New Salem, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
New Salem, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in August
New Salem, MA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
New Salem, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
New Salem, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
