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
With the transition into August, Benson notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90°F (32.2°C), closely resembling July. In August, Benson records an average nighttime temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humidity
In Benson, the average relative humidity in August is 43%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:46 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Benson.UV index
May 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Benson, AZ
- Average high temperature in August: 90°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 70.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (38.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Benson, AZ
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Benson, AZ
- Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Benson, AZ
- Average humidity in August: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).
Average rainfall in August
Benson, AZ
- Average rainfall in August: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.12").
Average rainfall days in August
Benson, AZ
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Benson, AZ
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Benson, AZ
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Benson, AZ
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Benson, AZ
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Benson, AZ
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Benson, AZ
- Average cloud cover in August: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Benson, AZ
- 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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