August weather forecast
Durham, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Durham, New York, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C), nearly identical to July's 79°F (26.1°C). In Durham, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Durham, New York, in August, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Durham, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Durham.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Durham, New York, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Durham in August?

Durham in August has an average high-temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Durham?

The average relative humidity in August in Durham is 79%.

How much does it rain in Durham in August?

In August, in Durham, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout August, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Durham?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Durham?

In Durham, the average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Durham?

On the first day of August in Durham, New York, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in August?

In Durham, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Durham?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Durham is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Durham, NY

Average temperature in August - Durham, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Durham, NY

Average pressure in August - Durham, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Durham, NY

Average wind speed in August - Durham, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Durham, NY

Average humidity in August - Durham, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in August
Durham, NY

Average rainfall in August - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in August
Durham, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Durham, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Durham, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Durham, NY

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

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: 9h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Durham, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Durham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Durham, NY

Average UV index in August - Durham, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Durham, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Durham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in August
Durham, NY

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

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

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