August weather forecastNiagara Falls, NY
August
Weather in August
August resonates with the remnants of the midsummer magic in Niagara Falls, New York. Both daylight hours and temperatures see a marginal dip relative to July, signaling the incoming autumn. The levels of mercury mostly align between a high of 79.4°F (26.3°C) and a low of 58.9°F (14.9°C), ensuring that the weather doesn’t become a hurdle for travelers and citizens alike. Despite nearing the end, summer continues to charm locals and visitors with its endearing warmth and clear, sunny days.Temperature
On the advent of August, Niagara Falls's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). In August, the temperature drops to an average of 58.8°F (14.9°C) at night.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout August, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Niagara Falls, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 8h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. 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
Average temperature in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 79.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average rainfall in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 3"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and November (3.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (23.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
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: 8h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h).
Average UV index in August
Niagara Falls, NY
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
