August weather forecastPoestenkill, NY
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Poestenkill, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.6°F (25.9°C) and min 57.6°F (14.2°C).Temperature
With the transition into August, Poestenkill notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), closely resembling July. August brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Poestenkill, New York, during August, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Poestenkill, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Poestenkill, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.13"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Poestenkill, 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: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Poestenkill, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Poestenkill, NY
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, August, September and October (5mi).
