August weather forecastSterling Heights, MI
August
Weather in August
August offers the tail-end of summer in Sterling Heights, Michigan, but the temperature remains high at 79.2°F (26.2°C). Longer sunlit hours continues, favoring a range of outdoor pursuits. Seasonal showers decline further, resulting in drier, crisper days. Winds speed is moderate, gently dispersing the heat. Despite being the end of summer, August still exhibits warm, clear days.Temperature
As Sterling Heights, Michigan, transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. During the August nights, an average temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C) is observed.Humidity
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Sterling Heights, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sterling Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Sterling Heights, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average rainfall in August: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").
Average rainfall days in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Sterling Heights, 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).
