August weather forecastZenith, PA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Zenith, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

As Zenith transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), nearly the same as the previous 81.3°F (27.4°C). Zenith, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Zenith is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout August, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Zenith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August in Zenith, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Zenith, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Zenith in August has an average high-temperature of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In Zenith, in August, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

June through September are months without snowfall.

The average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

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

In Zenith, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in August
Zenith, 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).

Average wind speed in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

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 (4.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Zenith, 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%).

Average rainfall in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average rainfall in August: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Zenith, PA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Zenith, 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
Zenith, PA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Zenith, 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).