August weather forecast
Columbus, NY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Columbus, New York, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) from July's 77.9°F (25.5°C). An average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) marks the month of August in Columbus.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, during August, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.6 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Columbus is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Columbus, New York, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Columbus are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Columbus?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Columbus, is 75.9°F (24.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Columbus?

In Columbus, New York, in August, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbus?

June through September are months without snowfall in Columbus, New York.

What is the average length of the day in August in Columbus?

The average day length in August in Columbus, New York, is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Columbus?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Columbus?

The average sunshine duration in August in Columbus is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Columbus?

The months with the highest UV index in Columbus are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Columbus?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Columbus, NY

Average temperature in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Columbus, NY

Average pressure in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Columbus, NY

Average wind speed in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Columbus, NY

Average humidity in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

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Average rainfall in August
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in August
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall days in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall days in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Columbus, NY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Columbus, NY

Average sunshine days in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Columbus, NY

Average UV index in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Columbus, NY

Average cloud cover in August - Columbus, NY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
Columbus, NY

Average visibility in August - Columbus, NY
  • 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).

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