August weather forecastRockport, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Rockport, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.5°F (18.6°C) and max 73°F (22.8°C).Temperature
Rockport's warmest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 73°F (22.8°C) and lows of 65.5°F (18.6°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Rockport, Massachusetts, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rockport, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C).Note: Most people find swimming in 66.4°F (19.1°C) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Rockport. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Rockport, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Rockport, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Rockport, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Rockport, MA
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Rockport, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in August
Rockport, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Rockport, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Rockport, 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 sea temperature in August
Rockport, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 66.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rockport, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Rockport, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Rockport, 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
Rockport, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Rockport, 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).
