August weather forecast
Canton, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canton, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

Canton's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), subtly shifts from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). Canton reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of August, with an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Canton is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canton, during August, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Canton, North Carolina, is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of August, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Canton is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Canton?

During August, Canton experiences an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Canton?

In Canton, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in Canton in August?

In Canton, North Carolina, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Canton?

June through September are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in August is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Canton?

On the first day of August in Canton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in August in Canton?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Canton, NC

Average temperature in August - Canton, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Canton, NC

Average pressure in August - Canton, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Canton, NC

Average wind speed in August - Canton, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Canton, NC

Average humidity in August - Canton, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Canton, NC

Average rainfall in August - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in August
Canton, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Canton, NC

Average snowfall in August - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Canton, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Canton, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canton, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Canton, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Canton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Canton, NC

Average UV index in August - Canton, NC
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Canton, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Canton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in August
Canton, NC

Average visibility in August - Canton, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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