August weather forecast
Plainview, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Plainview, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), showing little difference from July's 80.1°F (26.7°C). Plainview, in August, logs an average low-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Plainview, New York, is 72%.

Rainfall

In Plainview, during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Plainview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Plainview, New York.

Daylight

In Plainview, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, in Plainview, New York, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Plainview, the average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Plainview. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Plainview?

During August, Plainview experiences an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and a low-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Plainview?

In Plainview, New York, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August in Plainview?

In Plainview, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Plainview?

In Plainview, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Plainview have in August?

In August, the average day length in Plainview, New York, is 13h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Plainview?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plainview, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainview have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Plainview, New York, is 10.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Plainview?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Plainview.

How high is the UV index in August in Plainview?

In Plainview, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Plainview, NY

Average temperature in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Plainview, NY

Average pressure in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"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
Plainview, NY

Average wind speed in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Plainview, NY

Average humidity in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in August
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Plainview, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Plainview, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Plainview, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Plainview, NY

Average UV index in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Plainview, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Plainview, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Plainview, NY

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

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

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