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
As Mount Polk welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 88.5°F (31.4°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Mount Polk's nighttime temperature in August drops to an average of 68.4°F (20.2°C).Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 104°F (40°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Mount Polk, in August, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Polk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.5 days and collects up to 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Mount Polk, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 88.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average pressure in August: 30"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
Mount Polk, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in August
Mount Polk, 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
Mount Polk, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").
Average rainfall days in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Mount Polk, 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: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mount Polk, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Mount Polk, 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
Mount Polk, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Mount Polk, 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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