August weather forecastOrleans, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Orleans, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average low of 67.8°F (19.9°C).Temperature
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and a low of 67.8°F (19.9°C), August stands out as the warmest month.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
April through October are months without snowfall in Orleans.Daylight
In Orleans, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of August, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Orleans, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
