August weather forecast
Plains, PA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Plains, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 57.2°F (14°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Plains's temperature drops to an average low of 57.2°F (14°C) during the nights of August.

Humidity

In Plains, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plains, Pennsylvania, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Plains is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Plains, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Plains?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Plains, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Plains?

In August, the average relative humidity in Plains is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Plains?

In Plains, Pennsylvania, during August, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Plains?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plains have in August?

In Plains, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Plains?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Plains?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Plains.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Plains?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate 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
Plains, PA

Average temperature in August - Plains, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Plains, PA

Average pressure in August - Plains, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"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
Plains, PA

Average wind speed in August - Plains, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Plains, PA

Average humidity in August - Plains, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in August
Plains, PA

Average rainfall in August - Plains, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in August
Plains, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Plains, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Plains, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 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
Plains, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plains, PA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Plains, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Plains, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Plains, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Plains, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Plains, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in August
Plains, PA

Average visibility in August - Plains, 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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