August weather forecast
Duncannon, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.5°F (27.5°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Duncannon, Pennsylvania, starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.5°F (27.5°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. Duncannon reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). With constant exposure and activity, a state of weariness might ensue, leading to potential heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, in Duncannon, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Duncannon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Duncannon, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Duncannon, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Duncannon, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In Duncannon, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Duncannon in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Duncannon, records 81.5°F (27.5°C), while the low-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Duncannon?

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

How much does it rain in Duncannon in August?

In Duncannon, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Duncannon?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Duncannon have in August?

In Duncannon, the average day length in August is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Duncannon?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Duncannon?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Duncannon is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Duncannon?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Duncannon, PA

Average temperature in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 81.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Duncannon, PA

Average pressure in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Duncannon, PA

Average wind speed in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Duncannon, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Duncannon, PA

Average rainfall in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Duncannon, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Duncannon, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Duncannon, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Duncannon, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Duncannon, 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Duncannon, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Duncannon, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Duncannon, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Duncannon, PA

Average visibility in August - Duncannon, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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