August weather forecastShrewsbury, MA
August
Weather in August
August weather in Shrewsbury continues the trend of warm summer days. The heat of July slightly recedes, although August remains one of the warmest months. Despite experiencing no snowfall, August sees a slight rise in rainfall from the previous month. This month blends the heat of summer days with refreshing summer rains, thus, allowing for a variety of events and festivals. Overall, August is an enjoyable time for residents and tourists alike in Shrewsbury.Temperature
August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). During August, Shrewsbury records an average temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Shrewsbury, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout August, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shrewsbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Shrewsbury, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.1°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 (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Shrewsbury, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shrewsbury, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Shrewsbury, 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
Shrewsbury, 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
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
