August weather forecastWoods Hole, MA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Woods Hole, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 73.9°F (23.3°C).Temperature
The warmest temperatures occur during August, when averages reach a peak of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Woods Hole is 80%.Rainfall
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 68.5°F (20.3°C). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In Woods Hole, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Woods Hole is August, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average high temperature in August: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average wind speed in August: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sea temperature in August: 68.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Woods Hole, 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
Woods Hole, MA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Woods Hole, 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).
