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Fall River Weather in August

Fall River in August

The short of it: Fall River in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 91 mm · daylight 14 h 3 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Fall River brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 14°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Fall River, with afternoons near 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 91 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 14 h 3 min in mid-August, 73 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Fall River runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Beaver Bank, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Fall River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 3 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Beaver BankNova Scotia5 km W24°14°90 mm
Lower SackvilleNova Scotia7 km SW24°14°90 mm
Middle SackvilleNova Scotia8 km W24°13°90 mm
BedfordNova Scotia11 km SSW24°14°89 mm
MillviewNova Scotia13 km SSW24°14°89 mm
BurnsideNova Scotia13 km S24°15°93 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia14 km SSE24°15°94 mm
Albro LakeNova Scotia15 km S24°15°94 mm

The Almanac · Fall River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Fall River, with afternoons near 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 91 mm of rain.

Climate of Fall River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°143 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦
February0°-10°118 mm18 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March3°-6°122 mm18 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°112 mm17 km/h13 h 26 min✦
May15°5°104 mm15 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦
June20°9°111 mm13 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July24°14°95 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°14°91 mm12 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September20°10°103 mm14 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°141 mm16 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November8°1°159 mm17 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December3°-5°161 mm19 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fall River in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fall River in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Fall River, with afternoons near 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 91 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Fall River?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Fall River in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 3 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 48 min in December to 15 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Fall River in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fall River in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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