August weather forecast
Scituate, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Scituate, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.9°F (24.4°C) and min 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.9°F (24.4°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. During August, the nighttime temperature averages to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Humidity

In Scituate, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Scituate, during August, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Scituate.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Scituate is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Scituate in August?

In August, in Scituate, the average high-temperature is 75.9°F (24.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.1°F (18.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Scituate?

The average relative humidity in August in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Scituate in August?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, in August, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Scituate?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in May through October.

When is the ocean warmest in Scituate?

The month with the warmest seawater in Scituate, Massachusetts, is August, with an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

How cold is the water in August in Scituate?

In Scituate, in August, the average water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For most, swimming in 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the average length of the day in August in Scituate?

In August, the average day length in Scituate is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Scituate?

On the first day of August in Scituate, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Scituate?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Scituate?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 10.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Scituate?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Scituate?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Scituate, MA

Average temperature in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Scituate, MA

Average pressure in August - Scituate, 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
Scituate, MA

Average wind speed in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Scituate, MA

Average humidity in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in August
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Scituate, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Scituate, MA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Scituate, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 67.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Scituate, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Scituate, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Scituate, MA

Average UV index in August - Scituate, 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
Scituate, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Scituate, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Scituate, MA

Average visibility in August - Scituate, 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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