August weather forecast
Selma, AL

August sees a slight dip in temperature, but remains firmly in Selma's summer season. August tallies 3.54" (90mm) of rainfall, a slight increase from the previous month's amount. The combination of high temperatures, high humidity, and elevated UV index form a classic representation of a southern summer month. Cloud cover remains relatively constant from the previous months, providing minimal protection from the sun. Despite a slight drop in wind speeds, conditions remain largely similar to those witnessed in July.

Temperature

August's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 91.8°F (33.2°C), diverging marginally from July's 92.1°F (33.4°C). Selma reports a consistent average low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) throughout August nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Be cautious: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a possible consequence of continuous physical effort.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Selma, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Selma, in August, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

June through 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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.