August weather forecastHead of the Harbor, NY
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Head of the Harbor, New York, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C).Temperature
August experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), barely different from July's 79.2°F (26.2°C). Head of the Harbor maintains a near steady average temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) during the nights of August, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 73%.Rainfall
In Head of the Harbor, in August, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Head of the Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.8 days and collects up to 33.78" (858mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through September are months without snowfall in Head of the Harbor.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Head of the Harbor, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Head of the 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).
Average wind speed in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in August
Head of the 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Head of the Harbor, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Head of the 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).
