August weather forecast
Medford, OR

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The calm city of Medford in Oregon, with a view of the clear roads and the colorful trees with the fall foliage beauty
The calm city of Medford in Oregon, with a view of the clear roads and the colorful trees with the fall foliage beauty

Weather in August

August mirrors July’s weather conditions, with a marginal decrease in the heat intensity to 85.1°F (29.5°C). The community continues to enjoy summer in its full glory despite the approach of autumn. Sustained high pressure ensures the prevalence of dry conditions and maintains low humidity levels. Even though the daylight hours start to decrease gradually, sunshine remains abundant and dominates most of the days. As the month progresses, nightly temperatures depict a gradual decrease, indicating the onset of fall.

Temperature

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 85.1°F (29.5°C) and lows at 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Continuing activity during long-lasting exposure might induce tiredness and result in heat cramps.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

August is the least humid month in Medford, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout August, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Medford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Medford, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?

August, characterized by an average high temperature of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and a low temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C), is generally the warmest month.

How hot does it get in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and a low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 59%, August is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in Medford is 59%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Medford, in August, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) 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 Medford, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine in Medford are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in August in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Medford, OR

Average temperature in August - Medford, OR
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Medford, OR

Average pressure in August - Medford, OR
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Medford, OR

Average wind speed in August - Medford, OR
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (3.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Medford, OR

Average humidity in August - Medford, OR
  • Average humidity in August: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in August
Medford, OR

Average rainfall in August - Medford, OR
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in August
Medford, OR

Average rainfall days in August - Medford, OR
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Medford, OR

Average snowfall in August - Medford, OR
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Medford, OR

Average snowfall days in August - Medford, OR
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Medford, OR

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Medford, OR
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Medford, OR

Average sunshine days in August - Medford, OR
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Medford, OR

Average UV index in August - Medford, OR
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Medford, OR

Average cloud cover in August - Medford, OR
  • Average cloud cover in August: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Medford, OR

Average visibility in August - Medford, OR
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (5mi).

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