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
The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. During August, the average low-temperature is an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C).Heat index
August's heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Tuscumbia, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.UV index
In Tuscumbia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Tuscumbia, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Tuscumbia, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Tuscumbia, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Tuscumbia, 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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