August weather forecast
Highland Falls, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Highland Falls, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 82°F (27.8°C) and min 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

Highland Falls's transition from July to August introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 83.8°F (28.8°C). Nightly temperatures in Highland Falls drop to an average low of 61.2°F (16.2°C) in August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

In Highland Falls, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Highland Falls, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Highland Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.5" (800mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Highland Falls, New York, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Highland Falls in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Highland Falls, is 82°F (27.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Highland Falls?

In Highland Falls, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in Highland Falls in August?

In Highland Falls, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Highland Falls?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Highland Falls?

The average day length in August in Highland Falls is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Highland Falls?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Falls have in August?

In Highland Falls, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Highland Falls?

June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Highland Falls, New York.

What is the UV index reading in August in Highland Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Highland Falls is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average temperature in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average pressure in August - Highland Falls, 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
Highland Falls, NY

Average wind speed in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average humidity in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average rainfall in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average snowfall in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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
Highland Falls, NY

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average UV index in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
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
Highland Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Highland Falls, NY

Average visibility in August - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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