August weather forecast
Westport, CT

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The colorful houses on the shores of Westport, Connecticut
The colorful houses on the shores of Westport, Connecticut

Weather in August

August continues the summer trend with temperatures slightly cooler than the previous month. The rainfall increases to 3.54" (90mm) spread over 16.8 days of the month. The higher levels of relative humidity could further amplify the perception of heat. Despite this heat, Westport residents make the most of these concluding summer days. The city thrives with music festivals, art exhibitions, and farmers markets, epitomizing the lively local culture.

Temperature

In the transition from July to August, Westport reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. During August, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Humidity

In Westport, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Westport, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. In Westport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Westport, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Westport, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Westport?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Westport, is 80.1°F (26.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Westport, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Westport, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Westport, CT

Average temperature in August - Westport, CT
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Westport, CT

Average pressure in August - Westport, 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).

Average wind speed in August
Westport, CT

Average wind speed in August - Westport, CT
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Westport, CT

Average humidity in August - Westport, CT
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Westport, CT

Average rainfall in August - Westport, CT
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.36").

Average rainfall days in August
Westport, CT

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Westport, CT

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Westport, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Westport, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Westport, CT

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in August
Westport, CT

Average UV index in August - Westport, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Westport, CT

Average cloud cover in August - Westport, CT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Westport, CT

Average visibility in August - Westport, 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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