August weather forecast
Westminster, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Westminster, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), hardly diverging from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). Westminster experiences an average temperature drop to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) during August nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Westminster, in August, during 13.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Westminster, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Westminster, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Westminster, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Westminster, during August, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Westminster have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Westminster have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Westminster, MA

Average temperature in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°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 (29.7°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Westminster, MA

Average pressure in August - Westminster, 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
Westminster, MA

Average wind speed in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Westminster, MA

Average humidity in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Westminster, MA

Average rainfall in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in August
Westminster, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Westminster, MA

Average snowfall in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Westminster, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Westminster, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Westminster, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Westminster, MA

Average UV index in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Westminster, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Westminster, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Westminster, MA

Average visibility in August - Westminster, 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).

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