Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
82°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Amherst
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 65°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain13%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday79°F
Rain18%
Cloud61%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain18%
Cloud62%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Rain12%
Cloud54%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 20 | 3.5 | 10 | 6.4 | 67 |
| Feb | 38 | 22 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.4 | 64 |
| Mar | 47 | 29 | 3.9 | 11 | 8.2 | 62 |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 4.0 | 11 | 9.0 | 61 |
| May | 70 | 50 | 3.6 | 12 | 9.8 | 66 |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 3.6 | 11 | 10.8 | 69 |
| Jul | 83 | 65 | 3.7 | 11 | 11.5 | 69 |
| Aug | 82 | 63 | 3.3 | 10 | 10.8 | 71 |
| Sep | 74 | 56 | 3.9 | 8 | 9.0 | 74 |
| Oct | 62 | 45 | 4.3 | 10 | 7.5 | 74 |
| Nov | 50 | 35 | 3.2 | 9 | 6.3 | 69 |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 4.3 | 11 | 5.8 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology