Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The transition from July to August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), barely different from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). Swampscott records an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) throughout the month of August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Swampscott, in August, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swampscott, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.9 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Swampscott, Massachusetts.Note: For most people, a water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In Swampscott, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.On the first day of August in Swampscott, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What are August temperatures in Swampscott?
What is the average humidity in August in Swampscott?
How much does it rain in Swampscott in August?
When it does not snow in Swampscott?
What is the month with the warmest ocean in Swampscott?
What is the ocean temperature in August in Swampscott?
How many hours of daylight does Swampscott have in August?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Swampscott?
What month has the most sunshine in Swampscott?
How many hours of sunshine does Swampscott have in August?
When is the highest UV index in Swampscott?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Swampscott?
Average temperature in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Swampscott, 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
Swampscott, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Swampscott, 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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Swampscott, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Swampscott, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Swampscott, 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
Swampscott, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Swampscott, 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).
Swampscott, Massachusetts, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location
