Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
An average high-temperature of a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. Throughout August, Lake Placid anticipates an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
In Lake Placid, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.Rainfall
In Lake Placid, New York, in August, during 20.6 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Placid, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 36.5" (927mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Lake Placid is 13h and 58min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
In Lake Placid, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average August temperature in Lake Placid?
What is the average humidity in August in Lake Placid?
How much does it rain in Lake Placid in August?
When it does not snow in Lake Placid?
What is the average length of the day in August in Lake Placid?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Lake Placid?
How long on average sun shines in August in Lake Placid?
What is the UV index reading in August in Lake Placid?
Average temperature in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 73°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 (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").
Average rainfall days in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in August
Lake Placid, NY
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (4mi).