August weather forecast
Colesville, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Colesville, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 81°F (27.2°C) and min 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

Colesville's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 81°F (27.2°C) from July's 83.8°F (28.8°C) in temperature. During August, Colesville experiences an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 86°F (30°C). Remaining active during long-lasting exposure could cause fatigue, leading to heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Colesville, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Colesville, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Colesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, in Colesville, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Colesville, Pennsylvania, is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Colesville in August?

Colesville in August has an average high-temperature of 81°F (27.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Colesville?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August in Colesville?

In Colesville, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Colesville?

June through September are months without snowfall in Colesville.

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

The average day length in August in Colesville, Pennsylvania, is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Colesville?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Colesville?

In Colesville, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in August in Colesville?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Colesville, Pennsylvania, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Colesville, PA

Average temperature in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 81°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Colesville, PA

Average pressure in August - Colesville, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Colesville, PA

Average wind speed in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Colesville, PA

Average humidity in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Colesville, PA

Average rainfall in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in August
Colesville, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Colesville, PA

Average snowfall in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Colesville, PA

Average snowfall days in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 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
Colesville, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Colesville, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Colesville, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Colesville, PA

Average UV index in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Colesville, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Colesville, PA

Average visibility in August - Colesville, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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