August weather forecastMcDonough, NY

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in McDonough, New York, with an average temperature varying between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C), barely varying from July's 78.3°F (25.7°C). During the month of August, McDonough's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in McDonough is 81%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in McDonough. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in McDonough, New York, is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In McDonough, the average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in McDonough. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in McDonough, is 75.9°F (24.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

In McDonough, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

In McDonough, during August, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

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

The average day length in August in McDonough is 13h and 51min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration in McDonough is 9.4h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

In McDonough, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average high temperature in August: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"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).

Average wind speed in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

Average rainfall in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min

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: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in August
McDonough, 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 1).

Average cloud cover in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
McDonough, NY

  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).