August weather forecastMerrickville, NY

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Merrickville, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.7°F (24.3°C), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Despite drastic daytime highs, Merrickville logs an average low-temperature reading of 54.1°F (12.3°C) throughout August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Merrickville, during August, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.3 rainfall days, and 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Merrickville. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

In Merrickville, in August, the average high-temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

In Merrickville, during August, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

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

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

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

In Merrickville, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Merrickville, 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
Merrickville, NY

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average rainfall in August: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min

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 12min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Merrickville, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Merrickville, NY

  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

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