Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August ushers in an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) is recorded during August.Heat index
In August, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 104°F (40°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Branchville, Alabama, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Branchville, the average sunshine in August is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Branchville, Alabama, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Average temperature in August
Branchville, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.4°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Branchville, AL
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Branchville, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Branchville, AL
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Branchville, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 4.41"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.36").
Average rainfall days in August
Branchville, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Branchville, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Branchville, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Branchville, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Branchville, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Branchville, AL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Branchville, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Branchville, AL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Branchville, Alabama, USA
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