Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
In August, Chester notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C), hardly different from the preceding month. In Chester, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C).Heat index
The heat index for August is estimated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). If exposure and activity are sustained, they might cause a feeling of weariness, resulting in heat cramps.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Chester, Pennsylvania, is 73%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Chester, Pennsylvania, is August, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Chester, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Chester is 10.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Chester, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 83.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Chester, PA
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Chester, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Chester, PA
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Chester, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").
Average rainfall days in August
Chester, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Chester, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Chester, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Chester, PA
- 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Chester, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Chester, PA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Chester, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Chester, PA
- 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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