August weather forecastArctic, NY

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Arctic, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average high of 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C), slightly deviating from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). Nightly readings in August display a noticeable downturn from daily highs, with the average low-temperature registering a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Arctic, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, in Arctic, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C) respectively.

In Arctic, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

In Arctic, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

June through September are months without snowfall in Arctic, New York.

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in August
Arctic, NY

  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Arctic, NY

  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).