August weather forecast
Altona, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Altona, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

Altona's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) from July's 77.4°F (25.2°C) in temperature. Altona observes an average low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) during August.

Humidity

In Altona, New York, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout August, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Altona, New York, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, in Altona, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Altona in August?

In Altona, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.3°F (14.6°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Altona?

The average relative humidity in August in Altona is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Altona?

In Altona, New York, during August, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Altona?

June through September are months without snowfall in Altona.

How many hours of daylight does Altona have in August?

In Altona, New York, the average day length in August is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Altona?

On the first day of August in Altona, New York, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Altona?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Altona?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Altona, New York, is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Altona?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August in Altona?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Altona is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Altona, NY

Average temperature in August - Altona, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Altona, NY

Average pressure in August - Altona, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Altona, NY

Average wind speed in August - Altona, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Altona, NY

Average humidity in August - Altona, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Altona, NY

Average rainfall in August - Altona, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in August
Altona, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Altona, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Altona, NY

Average snowfall in August - Altona, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Altona, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Altona, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.1 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
Altona, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Altona, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Altona, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Altona, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Altona, NY

Average UV index in August - Altona, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Altona, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Altona, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Altona, NY

Average visibility in August - Altona, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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