August weather forecast
Woods Hole, MA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

Woods Hole's warmest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

July and August are months with the least rain in Woods Hole when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

In Woods Hole, snow does not fall in April through November.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).
Note: Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, in Woods Hole, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Woods Hole?

August tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

What are August temperatures in Woods Hole?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Woods Hole, is 73.9°F (23.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Woods Hole?

In Woods Hole, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

What is the driest month in Woods Hole?

July and August are months with the least rain in Woods Hole when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Woods Hole in August?

In August, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout August, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Woods Hole?

April through November are months without snowfall.

When is the ocean warmest in Woods Hole?

With an average ocean temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

What is the ocean temperature in August in Woods Hole?

In Woods Hole, the average seawater temperature in August is 68.5°F (20.3°C). Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Woods Hole have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Woods Hole?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Woods Hole?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Woods Hole have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Woods Hole?

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Woods Hole?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average temperature in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average high temperature in August: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Woods Hole, MA

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and 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
Woods Hole, MA

Average wind speed in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average humidity in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average rainfall in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average rainfall days in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average snowfall in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average snowfall days in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average sea temperature in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average sea temperature in August: 68.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average sunshine days in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average UV index in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Woods Hole, MA

Average cloud cover in August - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Woods Hole, MA

Average visibility in August - Woods Hole, 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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