August weather forecast
Wantagh, NY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wantagh, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average high of 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), hardly diverging from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). In Wantagh, the month of August records an average minimum temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C), a slight dip from the daily highs.

Humidity

In Wantagh, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Wantagh, in August, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wantagh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.9 days and collects up to 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wantagh, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Wantagh, New York, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
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, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Wantagh, 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wantagh in August?

In Wantagh, 79°F (26.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 71.4°F (21.9°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Wantagh?

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

How much does it rain in Wantagh in August?

In Wantagh, during August, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wantagh?

May through September are months without snowfall in Wantagh.

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

In August, the average day length in Wantagh, New York, is 13h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Wantagh?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Wantagh have in August?

In Wantagh, New York, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Wantagh?

The months with the highest UV index in Wantagh, New York, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Wantagh?

In Wantagh, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wantagh, NY

Average temperature in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wantagh, NY

Average pressure in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wantagh, NY

Average wind speed in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Wantagh, NY

Average rainfall in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Wantagh, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Wantagh, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wantagh, NY

Average UV index in August - Wantagh, 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
Wantagh, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Wantagh, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in August
Wantagh, NY

Average visibility in August - Wantagh, 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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