August weather forecast
Sterling Heights, MI

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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

August commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Throughout August nights, Sterling Heights experiences a consistent temperature average of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Sterling Heights.

Rainfall

In Sterling Heights, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sterling Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

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 in Sterling Heights, 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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Sterling Heights?

During August, Sterling Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and a low-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month in Sterling Heights?

The months with the lowest humidity in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in August in Sterling Heights?

In Sterling Heights, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How much does it rain in Sterling Heights in August?

In Sterling Heights, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sterling Heights?

In Sterling Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling Heights have in August?

The average day length in August in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Sterling Heights?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sterling Heights, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling Heights have in August?

In Sterling Heights, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Sterling Heights?

In Sterling Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average pressure in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average wind speed in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average humidity in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average snowfall in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sterling Heights, MI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sterling Heights, MI
  • 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: 10h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average UV index in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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Average visibility in August
Sterling Heights, MI

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).

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