August weather forecast
Branford, CT

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Snow on the rocks and a pier on the water of the famed Stony Creek in Brandford City, Connecticut
Snow on the rocks and a pier on the water of the famed Stony Creek in Brandford City, Connecticut

Weather in August

August ushers in steady high temperatures in Branford, Connecticut, closely rivaling July's sultry conditions. The heat lingers, but late-summer indications start to materialize as daylight hours marginally decrease. The typically clear summer sky bodes well for astronomical observations, with frequently clear to partly cloudy conditions. Despite the abundance of sunlight, a significantly low average rainfall of 2.99" (76mm) keeps the weather fairly dry. With the looming signs of fall, the temperate summer nights promise a much-needed respite.

Temperature

July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Branford experiences an average low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C) in month of August.

Humidity

In Branford, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Branford, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, in Branford, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Branford, Connecticut, are July and 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 rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Branford?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Branford?

In Branford, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How much does it rain in Branford in August?

In August, in Branford, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Branford?

In Branford, snow does not fall in June through October.

How many hours of daylight does Branford have in August?

In August, the average day length in Branford is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Branford?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Branford, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Branford?

July and August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Branford have in August?

In Branford, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Branford?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Branford?

In Branford, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Branford, CT

Average temperature in August - Branford, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Branford, CT

Average pressure in August - Branford, CT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Branford, CT

Average wind speed in August - Branford, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Branford, CT

Average humidity in August - Branford, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Branford, CT

Average rainfall in August - Branford, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in August
Branford, CT

Average rainfall days in August - Branford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Branford, CT

Average snowfall in August - Branford, CT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Branford, CT

Average snowfall days in August - Branford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Branford, CT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Branford, CT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Branford, CT

Average sunshine days in August - Branford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Branford, CT

Average UV index in August - Branford, CT
  • 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
Branford, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Branford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Branford, CT

Average visibility in August - Branford, CT
  • 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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