August Rainfall and Precipitation in Cape Cod

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cape Cod, the United States of America in August.

Cape Cod, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 65 mm (2.6 in) in Provincetown (P-town) to a moderate 88 mm (3.5 in) in Sandwich. In August, it is summer. August typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Cape Cod, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cape Cod precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Cape Cod, the United States of America receive in August?

Provincetown (P-town) sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 65 mm (2.6 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Cape Cod, the United States of America in August?

Rainfall in Provincetown (P-town) typically falls on roughly 9 days days in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in Cape Cod, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in August in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Sandwich is the wettest city in Cape Cod, the United States of America in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in).

What is the driest city in August in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Provincetown (P-town) sees the least rainfall in Cape Cod, the United States of America in August, with around 65 mm (2.6 in) on average.

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