August weather forecastPlainsboro Center, NJ
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Plainsboro Center, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 82.9°F (28.3°C).Temperature
Plainsboro Center registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) at the commencement of August, closely related to the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) is recorded during August.Heat index
In August, the average heat index is estimated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Plainsboro Center, in August, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Plainsboro Center, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Plainsboro Center is 13h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, in Plainsboro Center, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average high temperature in August: 82.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average rainfall in August: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Plainsboro Center, NJ
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
