August weather forecastHood River, OR

A red barn house in a farm field among scenic trees at the foot of a mountain with snowy peaks in Hood River, OregonA red barn house in a farm field among scenic trees at the foot of a mountain with snowy peaks in Hood River, Oregon

August

Weather in August

August carries forward the heat from July but with a slight decrease in average temperatures. Residents can expect similar weather conditions to July, with high daylight hours. High temperature and low humidity maintain the dryness of the climate. Hood River faces a small increase in rainfall from the previous month. Despite that, August remains mostly dry with a minute rainfall of 0.39" (10mm).

Temperature

In Hood River, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a minimum average of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In Hood River, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout August, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hood River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Hood River, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:45 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

In Hood River, Oregon, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high temperatures of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and lows of 51.4°F (10.8°C), August is the warmest month.

In Hood River, 78.4°F (25.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

In Hood River, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

In August, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout August, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall.

The average day length in August is 14h and 4min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:45 pm PDT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average rainfall in August: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average rainfall days in August: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average sunshine days in August: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in August
Hood River, OR

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).