August weather forecastPocasset, MA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pocasset, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.6°F (23.1°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).Temperature
August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 73.6°F (23.1°C) and a low of 68.4°F (20.2°C), is the warmest month.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Pocasset is 80%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout August, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pocasset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Pocasset, 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: Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not an enjoyable experience for most. Breathing becomes progressively more challenging as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.On the first day of August in Pocasset, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.UV index
July and 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 health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 73.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Pocasset, 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
Pocasset, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Pocasset, 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
Pocasset, 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pocasset, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in August
Pocasset, 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
Pocasset, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Pocasset, 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).
