August weather forecast
Orleans, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Orleans, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

In Orleans, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and a low of 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Orleans is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are July and August Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Orleans is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 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. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Orleans?

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 71.4°F (21.9°C) and lows at 67.8°F (19.9°C).

What is the temperature in August in Orleans?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Orleans, is 71.4°F (21.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Orleans?

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Orleans?

The months with the least rainfall in Orleans, Massachusetts, are July and August Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Orleans in August?

In August, in Orleans, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout August, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Orleans?

April through October are months without snowfall in Orleans, Massachusetts.

How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Orleans?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orleans, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Orleans?

The month with the most sunshine in Orleans, Massachusetts, is August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Orleans have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Orleans?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Orleans?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Orleans, Massachusetts, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Orleans, MA

Average temperature in August - Orleans, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Orleans, MA

Average pressure in August - Orleans, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Orleans, MA

Average wind speed in August - Orleans, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall in August - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in August
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
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
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Orleans, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is 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
Orleans, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Orleans, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Orleans, MA

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Orleans, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Orleans, 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
Orleans, MA

Average visibility in August - Orleans, 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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