August weather forecastWest Kingston, RI
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in West Kingston, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C).Temperature
During July and August, West Kingston experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in West Kingston is 78%.Rainfall
In West Kingston, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In West Kingston, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average wind speed in August: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).
Average humidity in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average rainfall in August: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Kingston, RI
- 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
West Kingston, RI
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
