August weather forecastSomerset, PA
August
Weather in August
August maintains the summer heat, yet starts to show a slight regression in temperatures compared to July. The days remain long, paving the way for numerous outdoor pursuits. Somerset gleams under the clear blue skies with a low average cloud cover of 41%. Despite being a summer month, the rainfall quantity reduces to one of the year's lowest levels. As summer bids adieu, the warmth in the air coupled with ample sunshine makes August a fantastic time to visit.Temperature
Transitioning into August, Somerset experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) is observed during August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Somerset, in August, during 16.1 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Somerset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 42min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Somerset, the average sunshine in August is 9.3h.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: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Somerset, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 77.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 56.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Somerset, PA
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Somerset, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Somerset, PA
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Somerset, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").
Average rainfall days in August
Somerset, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Somerset, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Somerset, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Somerset, PA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
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: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Somerset, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Somerset, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Somerset, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in August
Somerset, PA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
