August weather forecast
Palo Alto, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79°F (26.1°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

Palo Alto's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), subtly shifts from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). August generally records an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In Palo Alto, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Palo Alto, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palo Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Palo Alto is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Palo Alto?

In August, in Palo Alto, the average high-temperature is 79°F (26.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Palo Alto?

The average relative humidity in August in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Palo Alto in August?

In August, in Palo Alto, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Palo Alto?

In Palo Alto, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Palo Alto?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Palo Alto?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palo Alto have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Palo Alto is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Palo Alto?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average temperature in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average pressure in August - Palo Alto, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average wind speed in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average humidity in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall days in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Palo Alto, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palo Alto, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average UV index in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Palo Alto, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Palo Alto, PA

Average visibility in August - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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