The weather in August in Dorchester
It's warm in August in Dorchester with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Dorchester. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Dorchester, New Hampshire. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2022, Dorchester reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Dorchester
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dorchester. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
Dorchester | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 27°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 29°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 138 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 15 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Dorchester with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 16°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Dorchester is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Dorchester, New Hampshire. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Dorchester
Temperature in August in Dorchester over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Dorchester, New Hampshire. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Dorchester
Total precipitation in August in Dorchester over the years
Daily UV index in August in Dorchester
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Dorchester, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Dorchester by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dorchester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.