August weather forecast
Lancaster, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lancaster, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.1°F (25.6°C) and min 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

As Lancaster welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Lancaster experiences a steady low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) throughout August.

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Lancaster is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Lancaster, New York, are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Lancaster, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Lancaster?

In August, in Lancaster, the average high-temperature is 78.1°F (25.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Lancaster?

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Lancaster.

What is the average humidity in August in Lancaster?

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Lancaster in August?

In Lancaster, in August, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lancaster?

June through September are months without snowfall in Lancaster.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in August?

In Lancaster, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Lancaster?

On the first day of August in Lancaster, New York, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Lancaster?

The months with the most sunshine in Lancaster are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in August?

In Lancaster, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Lancaster?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Lancaster, New York, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Lancaster, NY

Average temperature in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Lancaster, NY

Average pressure in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"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).

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Average wind speed in August
Lancaster, NY

Average wind speed in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Lancaster, NY

Average humidity in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Lancaster, NY

Average rainfall in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in August
Lancaster, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Lancaster, NY

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Lancaster, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 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
Lancaster, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Lancaster, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Lancaster, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Lancaster, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Lancaster, NY

Average visibility in August - Lancaster, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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