August weather - Summer 2024 - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Weather in August
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Average pressure in August
Average wind speed in August
Average humidity in August
Average rainfall in August
Average rainfall days in August
Average sea temperature in August
Average daylight in August
Average sunshine in August
Average sunshine days in August
Average UV index in August
Average cloud cover in August
Average visibility in August

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Weather in August

August maintains the heat of July with a slight increase in the highest temperature to 68.4°F (20.2°C). As the month progresses, daylight hours gradually reduce, marking the slow transition towards autumn. However, this does not affect the ample sunshine hours the city receives. This month experiences the least amount of rainfall throughout the year, thus ensuring many sunny and dry days. The wind speed remains relatively low, adding to the comfort of the warm days.

Temperature

The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. In August, Carmel-by-the-Sea experiences a temperature dip to an average of 55°F (12.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Carmel-by-the-Sea is August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Diving into 58.1°F (14.5°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.7h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Carmel-by-the-Sea. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, in August, the average high-temperature is 68.4°F (20.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout August, 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What are the months with the warmest ocean?

August and September, with an average ocean temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C), are months with the warmest seawater.

What is the water temperature in August?

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, in August, the average water temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). Swimming in 58.1°F (14.5°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Carmel-by-the-Sea have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

67.6°F 19.8°C

68.4°F 20.2°C

69.6°F 20.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1mph 11.4km/h

6.8mph 10.9km/h

6.6mph 10.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.7

1.3

2.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.5

27.8

26.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average high temperature in August: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (69.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).

Average low temperature in August: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average sea temperature in August: 58.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average sunshine days in August: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Average cloud cover in August: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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).

August weather forecast
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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