August weather forecast
Columbia, NJ

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Columbia, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The ushering in of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C), closely mirroring the 82.4°F (28°C) of July. August in Columbia is noted for a mean low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Columbia is 78%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, during August, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Columbia, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Columbia is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, in Columbia, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Columbia?

Columbia in August has an average high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Columbia?

In August, the average relative humidity in Columbia, New Jersey, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in August?

In Columbia, during August, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

In Columbia, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Columbia?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Columbia?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Columbia?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Columbia, NJ

Average temperature in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Columbia, NJ

Average pressure in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Columbia, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Columbia, NJ

Average humidity in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Columbia, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in August
Columbia, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Columbia, NJ

Average snowfall in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Columbia, NJ

Average snowfall days in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 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
Columbia, NJ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Columbia, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Columbia, NJ

Average UV index in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Columbia, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
Columbia, NJ

Average visibility in August - Columbia, NJ
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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