August weather forecastPlainville, MA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Plainville, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

In August, Plainville notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), hardly different from the preceding month. Plainville experiences a steady low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) throughout August.

Humidity

In Plainville, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Plainville, Massachusetts, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Plainville, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 62.4°F (16.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Plainville, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

In Plainville, snow does not fall in June through October.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Plainville, 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
Plainville, MA

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average rainfall in August: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Plainville, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Plainville, 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
Plainville, MA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Plainville, MA

  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).