August weather forecastSaranac Lake, NY
August
Weather in August
August arrives in Saranac Lake with residual summer warmth. There’s a minor dip in temperature, as it ranges between 53.6°F (12°C) and 73.2°F (22.9°C). Despite this slight shift, the weather remains inviting for outdoor explorations and lakeside brunches. The city retains its summer charm amid the overhanging threat of showers. Even as the warm weather gradually wanes, August continues to paint a picture of comfort and beauty.Temperature
As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Saranac Lake's average low-temperature is measured at a cool 53.6°F (12°C) during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 81%.Rainfall
In Saranac Lake, in August, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saranac Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Saranac Lake, New York, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.4h.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 73.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in August
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
