August weather forecastSouth Orleans, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in South Orleans, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 71.4°F (21.9°C).Temperature
South Orleans registers the highest average temperatures during the month of August, with peaks of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and lows of 67.8°F (19.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain in South Orleans when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.Snowfall
April 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 5:34 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in August
South Orleans, 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
South Orleans, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").
Average rainfall days in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
South Orleans, 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 December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
South Orleans, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).
Average UV index in August
South Orleans, 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
South Orleans, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
South Orleans, 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).
