August weather forecast
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Share

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

Cold Spring Harbor sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), indicating a subtle variation from July. Nighttime, during August, brings an average low of 70.9°F (21.6°C), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Cold Spring Harbor, in August, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Cold Spring Harbor.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cold Spring Harbor.
Note: Swimming in 73.9°F (23.3°C) waters may not appeal to those sensitive to cold. Yet, the presence of sunshine, the strength of the wind, and the air temperature can alter this experience. Some might even opt for a wetsuit for added comfort.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Cold Spring Harbor?

The high-temperature in Cold Spring Harbor during August is 79.2°F (26.2°C) and the low-temperature is 70.9°F (21.6°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cold Spring Harbor?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cold Spring Harbor is 72%.

How much does it rain in Cold Spring Harbor in August?

In Cold Spring Harbor, in August, during 16 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cold Spring Harbor?

In Cold Spring Harbor, snow does not fall in May through October.

When is the ocean warmest in Cold Spring Harbor?

The month with the warmest seawater in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, is August, with an average ocean temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C).

How warm is the water in August in Cold Spring Harbor?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 73.9°F (23.3°C). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F (23°C) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 73.9°F (23.3°C).

How many hours of daylight does Cold Spring Harbor have in August?

In August, the average day length in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, is 13h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cold Spring Harbor?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cold Spring Harbor have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Cold Spring Harbor?

The months with the highest UV index in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Cold Spring Harbor?

In Cold Spring Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average temperature in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average pressure in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average wind speed in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average humidity in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average rainfall in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average snowfall in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

Average sea temperature in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average sea temperature in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average sea temperature in August: 74°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).

[Resources]

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • 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).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average UV index in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

[Resources]

Average visibility in August
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Average visibility in August - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • 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).

[Resources]

Cold Spring Harbor, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location