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
Homewood's weather in August displays an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C), showing minor disparity from July's 90.9°F (32.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in August average to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C).Heat index
August's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.
Humidity
In Homewood, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Homewood, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Homewood, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 90.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in August
Homewood, AL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Homewood, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Homewood, AL
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Homewood, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.02").
Average rainfall days in August
Homewood, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Homewood, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Homewood, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Homewood, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Homewood, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Homewood, AL
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Homewood, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Homewood, 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).
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