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
Detroit, Michigan, experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F with the onset of August, subtly varied from July's 79.9°F. Throughout August, Detroit's nights cool down to an average of 64.9°F.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In Detroit, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.44" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Detroit, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 23.43" of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Detroit, with an average ocean temperature of 75.4°F.Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 75.4°F water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 77°F to 82.4°F.)
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Detroit, Michigan, is 13h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of August, in Detroit, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Detroit are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.
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Average temperature in August
Detroit, MI
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Detroit, MI
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Detroit, MI
- Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Detroit, MI
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Detroit, MI
- Average rainfall in August: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").
Average rainfall days in August
Detroit, MI
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Detroit, MI
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Detroit, MI
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Detroit, MI
- Average sea temperature in August: 75.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (32.7°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Detroit, MI
- 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Detroit, MI
- Average sunshine days in August: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Detroit, MI
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Detroit, MI
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Detroit, MI
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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