August weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Halifax, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 77.7°F (25.4°C) and 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into August is marked with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C), showing an insignificant shift from July's 78.3°F (25.7°C). Halifax's nights in August experience an average temperature drop to a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Halifax, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Halifax, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Halifax?

The high-temperature, in August, in Halifax, records 77.7°F (25.4°C), while the low-temperature is 64.8°F (18.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Halifax?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Halifax in August?

In Halifax, Massachusetts, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Halifax?

In Halifax, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in August?

In Halifax, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Halifax?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Halifax?

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Halifax.

How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Halifax, Massachusetts, is 10.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Halifax?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Halifax.

What is the UV index reading in August in Halifax?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Halifax is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Halifax, MA

Average pressure in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Halifax, MA

Average humidity in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in August
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Halifax, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in August - Halifax, MA
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Halifax, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in August - Halifax, MA
  • 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).

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