August weather forecast
Columbus, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Columbus, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

Columbus's August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C), exhibiting a minor difference from July. An average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) is observed during August nights in Columbus.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Columbus, Pennsylvania, is 84%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.4 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Columbus, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Columbus, the average sunshine in August is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Columbus?

August temperatures in Columbus vary between a high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and a low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August in Columbus?

In Columbus, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Columbus?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Columbus?

On the first day of August in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Columbus is 9.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Columbus, PA

Average temperature in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Columbus, PA

Average pressure in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Columbus, PA

Average wind speed in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Columbus, PA

Average humidity in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

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Average rainfall in August
Columbus, PA

Average rainfall in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Columbus, PA

Average rainfall days in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Columbus, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Columbus, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 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, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Columbus, PA
  • 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: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Columbus, PA

Average sunshine days in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Columbus, PA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Columbus, PA

Average cloud cover in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in August
Columbus, PA

Average visibility in August - Columbus, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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