August weather forecast
Cambridge, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Cambridge, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C), barely different from July's 79.9°F (26.6°C). In Cambridge, the average low-temperature during the month of August is a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cambridge, New York, during August, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Cambridge, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August in Cambridge, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Cambridge, New York, is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Cambridge?

The high-temperature in Cambridge during August is 77.4°F (25.2°C) and the low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cambridge?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cambridge, New York, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Cambridge in August?

In Cambridge, New York, during August, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cambridge?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in August?

In Cambridge, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Cambridge?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge, New York, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Cambridge?

The average sunshine duration in August in Cambridge, New York, is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Cambridge?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cambridge, New York.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Cambridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Cambridge is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cambridge, NY

Average temperature in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Cambridge, NY

Average pressure in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cambridge, NY

Average wind speed in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Cambridge, NY

Average humidity in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Cambridge, NY

Average rainfall in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.99"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, June, July and October (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in August
Cambridge, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cambridge, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cambridge, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cambridge, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Cambridge, NY

Average UV index in August - Cambridge, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Cambridge, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Cambridge, NY

Average visibility in August - Cambridge, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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