August weather forecastBenson, VT
August
Weather in August
Despite a negligible drop in temperatures from July, August carries on the warm, pleasant summer trend in Benson. In August, the city maintains the 35% cloud cover from July, guaranteeing plenty of sunshine. Late summer brings frequent warm and sunny days, interspersed with light showers. The comfortable and warm weather creates a welcoming environment for exploration and recreation during the summer's final weeks.Temperature
Benson's August average high-temperature settles at a still warm 77.4°F (25.2°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. In the month of August, Benson witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 55.4°F (13°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Benson is 78%.Rainfall
In Benson, during August, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Benson are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Benson, VT
- Average high temperature in August: 77.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Benson, VT
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Benson, VT
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Benson, VT
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Benson, VT
- Average rainfall in August: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in August
Benson, VT
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Benson, VT
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Benson, VT
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Benson, VT
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Benson, VT
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Benson, VT
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Benson, VT
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Benson, VT
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
