August weather forecast
El Dorado, AR

August continues the summer season in El Dorado, with a small drop in temperature from July. Occasional clouds offer respite from the relentless sun, while the high relative humidity keeps the heat index elevated. The UV index still holds at 7, making sun protection a necessity. Despite the heat, summer activities and events continue in full swing across the city. As August draws to an end, signs of impending fall subtly appear in the cityscape.

Temperature

El Dorado's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still hot 93.4°F (34.1°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 93.7°F (34.3°C). During the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) is observed.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 118.4°F (48°C). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in El Dorado are July through October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In El Dorado, in August, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In El Dorado, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In El Dorado, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.