August weather forecastSpringfield, MA
August
Weather in August
As August rolls in, Springfield continues to experience summer in full swing, albeit with a slight cool-down from July. With temperatures notching slightly lower, August is a signal of the approaching end of the summertime. Springfield in August can be described as a crescendo leading to the fall's symphony, with an undercurrent of anticipation. This is an excellent time to take advantage of the weather before fall blankets the city. Nevertheless, the echoes of summer can still be heard, with Springfield, still basking in the sun's warmth.Temperature
August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), slightly deviating from July's 82.2°F (27.9°C). Springfield records an average nighttime low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) throughout August.Humidity
In Springfield, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In Springfield, in August, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 55.4 rainfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
June through 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 threat to health 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:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Springfield, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Springfield, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Springfield, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Springfield, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in August
Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Springfield, 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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Springfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (22.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Springfield, 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
Springfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in August
Springfield, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
