August weather forecast
South Salem, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in South Salem, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

August begins with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, South Salem witnesses an average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in South Salem is 76%.

Rainfall

In South Salem, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In South Salem, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in South Salem. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in South Salem?

South Salem in August has an average high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in South Salem?

In South Salem, New York, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in South Salem in August?

In August, in South Salem, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in South Salem?

May through September are months without snowfall in South Salem.

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

In South Salem, New York, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in South Salem?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in South Salem?

The months with the most sunshine in South Salem, New York, are July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in South Salem?

The average sunshine duration in August in South Salem is 10.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in South Salem?

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

How high is the UV index in August in South Salem?

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

Average temperature in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
South Salem, NY

Average pressure in August - South Salem, 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
South Salem, NY

Average wind speed in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
South Salem, NY

Average humidity in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
South Salem, NY

Average rainfall in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in August
South Salem, NY

Average rainfall days in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
South Salem, NY

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
South Salem, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
South Salem, NY

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

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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
South Salem, NY

Average sunshine days in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
South Salem, NY

Average UV index in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
South Salem, NY

Average cloud cover in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
South Salem, NY

Average visibility in August - South Salem, NY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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