August weather forecast
Salem, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature varying between 78.1°F (25.6°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

August's onset records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), a near match to July's 80.1°F (26.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) is noted during the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Salem, during August, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Salem, New York, is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Salem is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Salem, New York, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salem in August?

August temperatures in Salem vary between a high-temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and a low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Salem?

In Salem, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Salem?

In Salem, New York, in August, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salem?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Salem?

In August, the average day length in Salem is 13h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Salem?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Salem is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Salem, NY

Average temperature in August - Salem, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.1°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Salem, NY

Average pressure in August - Salem, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Salem, NY

Average wind speed in August - Salem, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Salem, NY

Average humidity in August - Salem, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Salem, NY

Average rainfall in August - Salem, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in August
Salem, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Salem, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Salem, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Salem, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Salem, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Salem, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Salem, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Salem, NY

Average UV index in August - Salem, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Salem, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Salem, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Salem, NY

Average visibility in August - Salem, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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