Contents
- 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 snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days 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
Weather in August
Temperature
The arrival of August marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). A significant temperature decrease to an average a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) characterizes Athens's nighttime temperatures during August.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Athens are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Athens, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Athens, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Athens is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Athens, WV
- Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Athens, WV
- Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Athens, WV
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Athens, WV
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Athens, WV
- Average rainfall in August: 2.6"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in August
Athens, WV
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Athens, WV
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Athens, WV
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athens, WV
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Athens, WV
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Athens, WV
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Athens, WV
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Athens, WV
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
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