August weather forecast
Colonie, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Colonie, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. In the month of August, the average temperature dips to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Colonie, during August, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Colonie, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Colonie.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Colonie is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Colonie?

The high-temperature, in August, in Colonie, is 79.3°F (26.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 58.6°F (14.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Colonie?

In August, the average relative humidity in Colonie is 75%.

How much does it rain in Colonie in August?

In Colonie, during August, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Colonie?

June through September are months without snowfall in Colonie.

How many hours of daylight does Colonie have in August?

The average day length in August in Colonie, New York, is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Colonie?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colonie, New York, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Colonie?

The months with the most sunshine in Colonie, New York, are July and August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Colonie?

The average sunshine duration in August in Colonie, New York, is 10.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Colonie?

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

Average temperature in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Colonie, NY

Average pressure in August - Colonie, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Colonie, NY

Average wind speed in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Colonie, NY

Average humidity in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Colonie, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in August
Colonie, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Colonie, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Colonie, NY

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 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
Colonie, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Colonie, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Colonie, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Colonie, NY

Average UV index in August - Colonie, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Colonie, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Colonie, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Colonie, NY

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

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

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