August weather forecastDunkirk, NY
August
Weather in August
August maintains similar temperature trends to July, keeping Dunkirk in the grasp of summer. The climate remains fairly hot, although rainfall heightens marginally to 3.03" (77mm), providing momentary respite. The sunny weather continues to rid the sky of clouds, maintaining a clear view and increasing daylight hours. The wind speed experiences a slight increase but not enough to affect ongoing outdoor activity. Although summer is alive and well, Dunkirk's weather subtly leans towards autumn.Temperature
Dunkirk experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) in August, closely aligned with July's 74.8°F (23.8°C). In Dunkirk, August nights cool down to an average of 63.9°F (17.7°C).Humidity
In Dunkirk, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Dunkirk, during August, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Dunkirk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.9 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Dunkirk, New York.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Dunkirk is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Dunkirk, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 3.03"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Dunkirk, NY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
