August weather forecast
Ghent, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ghent, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.8°F (26°C) and min 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.8°F (26°C), hardly diverging from July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Ghent reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of August, with an average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ghent, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ghent, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ghent.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ghent. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Ghent?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Ghent, is 78.8°F (26°C) and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Ghent?

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

How much does it rain in Ghent in August?

In Ghent, in August, during 13.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ghent?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ghent have in August?

In Ghent, New York, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Ghent?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ghent, New York, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Ghent?

July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ghent have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Ghent is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Ghent?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Ghent?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ghent, NY

Average temperature in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Ghent, NY

Average pressure in August - Ghent, 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
Ghent, NY

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Ghent, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Ghent, NY

Average rainfall in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in August
Ghent, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Ghent, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Ghent, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 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
Ghent, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ghent, 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: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ghent, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Ghent, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ghent, NY

Average UV index in August - Ghent, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ghent, NY

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

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 35).

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Average visibility in August
Ghent, NY

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

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

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