West Haven Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in West Haven

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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27.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.5°C
Avg Temp
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22.2°C
Avg Rain
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106 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

West Haven August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in West Haven, with average highs near 27.9°C and lows around 16.5°C (mean 22.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

West Haven August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in West Haven. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in West Haven was 2022 — when the month averaged 25.2°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 19.8°C. Typical August days reach 27.9°C with nights near 16.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.4°C→22.9°C+1.5°C
Max Temp27.4°C→28.4°C+1°C
Min Temp15.3°C→17.4°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.8°C7 yr (16%)
20.8°C–22.5°C18 yr (40%)
22.5°C–24.3°C17 yr (38%)
24.3°C–26.0°C3 yr (7%)

West Haven August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in West Haven, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2011 with 357 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 27 mm.

West Haven August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in West Haven during August averages 73%. The most humid August was 2018 at 83%, and the least humid was 1995 at 60%.

West Haven August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in West Haven. The sunniest Augusts were 1984, 2015 and 2016 at 5.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 4.6.

West Haven August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in West Haven during August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2013, 2014 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What August Feels Like in West Haven

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How August Ranks in West Haven

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore West Haven Weather by Month

West Haven August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.3°C21.8°C22.5°C22.6°C23.1°C+1.8°C
Avg High27.1°C27.7°C28.0°C28.1°C28.6°C+1.5°C
Avg Low15.5°C15.9°C17.0°C17.0°C17.5°C+2°C
Avg Rain91 mm117 mm97 mm120 mm102 mm+12 mm

Extreme August Records in West Haven

🔥Warmest August39.2°C2001
🧊Coldest August5.8°C1986
🌧️Wettest August357 mm2011
🏜️Driest August27 mm1981
🌬️Windiest August0.2 m/s1986

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in West Haven have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 5.8°C (1986) to a record high of 39.2°C (2001).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm, with a wettest year of 357 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit West Haven?

One of the best times to visit West Haven

August is one of the best times to visit West Haven. Expect days averaging 27.9°C and nights around 16.5°C (mean 22.2°C) — warmer than West Haven's yearly average — with higher rainfall (106 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See West Haven's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

West Haven Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in West Haven, with average highs near 27.9°C and lows around 16.5°C (mean 22.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 106 mm of rainfall in West Haven, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 357 mm (2011), and the driest just 27 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.4°C to 28.4°C and overnight lows from 15.3°C to 17.4°C over the same span.
August Weather in West Haven, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.9°C22.3°C15.8°C34.8°C10.5°C49 mm64%0.2 m/s5.8
202427.1°C21.9°C16.7°C33.8°C10.7°C179 mm80%0.1 m/s4.9
202326.2°C21.3°C16.5°C29.0°C11.8°C123 mm80%0.1 m/s4.9
2022 🔥31.1°C25.2°C19.2°C36.4°C14.6°C54 mm66%0.1 m/s5.5
202128.7°C23.7°C18.7°C35.0°C13.0°C131 mm78%0.1 m/s4.6
202029.7°C23.9°C18.1°C34.9°C11.7°C77 mm69%0.1 m/s5.3
201928.4°C22.8°C17.2°C32.7°C10.6°C95 mm73%0.1 m/s5.5
201828.1°C23.6°C19.0°C33.1°C13.1°C145 mm83%0.1 m/s5.2
201727.3°C21.7°C16.0°C33.1°C10.9°C74 mm73%0.1 m/s5.5
201630.0°C24.2°C18.4°C34.2°C12.0°C94 mm70%0.1 m/s5.9
201530.1°C23.8°C17.5°C33.9°C13.6°C53 mm67%0.1 m/s5.9
201427.5°C21.5°C15.6°C32.8°C11.4°C73 mm71%0.2 m/s5.4
201326.0°C20.8°C15.6°C31.1°C10.8°C100 mm77%0.2 m/s5.2
201228.4°C22.7°C17.0°C32.4°C11.6°C108 mm74%0.2 m/s5.6
2011 🌧️26.6°C21.7°C16.8°C35.5°C11.2°C357 mm81%0.2 m/s5.2
201028.9°C23.0°C17.1°C33.8°C11.8°C104 mm70%0.1 m/s5.1
200926.9°C22.3°C17.7°C32.8°C12.2°C86 mm82%0.1 m/s5.2
200826.4°C20.7°C15.1°C29.8°C9.9°C104 mm76%0.2 m/s5.6
200728.6°C22.6°C16.6°C35.4°C11.0°C69 mm72%0.1 m/s5.3
200627.0°C21.8°C16.6°C34.1°C10.9°C156 mm75%0.1 m/s5.2
200531.0°C24.9°C18.8°C37.0°C13.6°C47 mm67%0.1 m/s5
200426.5°C21.5°C16.5°C31.1°C10.9°C139 mm80%0.1 m/s5
200327.2°C22.6°C18.0°C30.4°C11.2°C124 mm81%0.1 m/s5
200230.6°C24.1°C17.5°C36.5°C13.6°C84 mm63%0.1 m/s5.4
200130.6°C24.4°C18.2°C39.2°C13.0°C82 mm67%0.1 m/s5.2
200025.5°C20.4°C15.3°C29.4°C9.4°C83 mm80%0.1 m/s5
199928.5°C22.5°C16.4°C36.1°C11.9°C77 mm65%0.1 m/s5
199829.4°C23.1°C16.7°C32.7°C10.5°C65 mm69%0.1 m/s5.4
199726.8°C21.0°C15.3°C31.7°C12.0°C138 mm73%0.2 m/s5.1
199627.5°C21.6°C15.7°C31.8°C12.1°C52 mm75%0.2 m/s5.4
199530.3°C23.1°C15.9°C35.8°C9.8°C57 mm60%0.1 m/s5.7
199425.9°C20.4°C14.8°C30.7°C9.3°C168 mm78%0.1 m/s5.1
199329.4°C23.0°C16.7°C35.5°C11.8°C59 mm68%0.1 m/s5.3
1992 ❄️25.3°C19.8°C14.3°C30.3°C8.6°C138 mm77%0.1 m/s5.1
199127.8°C22.2°C16.7°C32.3°C12.9°C201 mm74%0.1 m/s5.2
199026.5°C21.4°C16.4°C32.1°C12.0°C217 mm80%0.1 m/s4.7
198925.2°C20.4°C15.6°C29.9°C8.5°C160 mm80%0.1 m/s5.1
198829.2°C23.2°C17.3°C35.1°C8.4°C71 mm70%0.1 m/s5.4
198727.4°C21.1°C14.8°C33.6°C8.8°C117 mm69%0.2 m/s5.1
198625.3°C20.0°C14.7°C31.8°C5.8°C110 mm75%0.2 m/s5
198526.9°C21.0°C15.1°C33.3°C10.9°C114 mm72%0.1 m/s5.1
198426.4°C21.3°C16.3°C29.0°C9.3°C44 mm81%0.1 m/s5.9
198329.0°C22.6°C16.2°C33.8°C10.6°C88 mm71%0.1 m/s—
198225.8°C19.9°C13.9°C30.2°C6.1°C86 mm70%0.1 m/s—
198129.0°C22.1°C15.2°C32.8°C9.8°C27 mm63%0.1 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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West Haven August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in West Haven in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.9°C with lows near 16.5°C (mean 22.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in West Haven in August?▼

August averages 106 mm of rainfall in West Haven, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 357 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest August on record in West Haven?▼

The hottest August reached 39.2°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 5.8°C in 1986.

Has August in West Haven gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.4°C to 28.4°C and overnight lows from 15.3°C to 17.4°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit West Haven?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in West Haven and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.9°C daytime highs and 16.5°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in West Haven?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in West Haven, averaging 22.2°C.

What should I pack for West Haven in August?▼

For August in West Haven, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.9°C and lows of 16.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is West Haven humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is West Haven in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1986).

Which August had the most rainfall in West Haven?▼

The wettest August on record was 2011 with 357 mm. On average, August sees 106 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in West Haven behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.