August weather forecast
Ridgewood, NJ

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ridgewood, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 70°F (21.1°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In Ridgewood, the average temperature during the nights of August drops to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C).

Humidity

August and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Ridgewood.

Rainfall

In Ridgewood, in August, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ridgewood, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.8 days and collects up to 10.39" (264mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Ridgewood is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August in Ridgewood, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ridgewood are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ridgewood in August?

The high-temperature in Ridgewood during August is 80.2°F (26.8°C) and the low-temperature is 70°F (21.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Ridgewood?

The months with the lowest humidity in Ridgewood, New Jersey, are August and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in August in Ridgewood?

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How much does it rain in Ridgewood in August?

In August, in Ridgewood, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout August, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ridgewood?

May through November are months without snowfall in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

What is the average length of the day in August in Ridgewood?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ridgewood?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Ridgewood?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is 10.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Ridgewood?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Ridgewood?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Ridgewood is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average temperature in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average pressure in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average wind speed in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average humidity in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average rainfall in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average rainfall days in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Ridgewood, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Ridgewood, NJ

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ridgewood, 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: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average sunshine days in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average UV index in August - Ridgewood, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average cloud cover in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Ridgewood, NJ

Average visibility in August - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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