August weather forecastTownsend, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Townsend, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 60.1°F (15.6°C).Temperature
Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 60.1°F (15.6°C) in August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In Townsend, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Townsend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.4 days and collects up to 28.46" (723mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:22 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Townsend, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°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 (30.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Townsend, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Townsend, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Townsend, MA
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.17"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in August
Townsend, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Townsend, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Townsend, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Townsend, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Townsend, 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
Townsend, 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
Townsend, MA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
