August weather forecastPhilipsburg, MT
August
Weather in August
August maintains the summer momentum in Philipsburg, with minor changes in climatic conditions from the previous month. Despite a drop in temperatures, it is still amongst the highest recorded during the year. While the days remain long, the humidity levels start to slightly increase. The city begins to prepare for the incoming autumn with leaves changing their colors. Still radiant under the summer sun, August matches July in terms of the lowest rainfall with 0.87" (22mm), and the average maximum temperature remains at a hot 73°F (22.8°C).Temperature
The onset of August in Philipsburg brings with it an average high-temperature of an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. In the face of high daytime temperatures, Philipsburg witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during August.Humidity
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 51%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. July and August are months with the least snowfall in Philipsburg. The snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average high temperature in August: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 45.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average humidity in August: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).
Average rainfall in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average rainfall in August: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.87").
Average rainfall days in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average rainfall days in August: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average snowfall in August: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.12").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").
Average snowfall days in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average sunshine days in August: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average UV index in August: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average cloud cover in August: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in August
Philipsburg, MT
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
