August weather forecast
Mountain Home, AR

August in Mountain Home ushers in a slight slowdown on the heat, with temperatures mildly dropping to 89.8°F (32.1°C) from July's peak. Despite this, August still holds onto the tail end of summer's heat with the anticipation of September's cooler weather. Weather conditions witness less precipitation and slightly lower humidity levels, making the atmosphere more bearable. However, despite the heat and reduced rainfall, August still holds one of the year's longest daylight durations. A marginal increase in wind activity begins to set the stage for the forthcoming change in season.

Temperature

Mountain Home experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still hot 89.8°F (32.1°C) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 90.9°F (32.7°C). Mountain Home undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) during the night in August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at an extremely hot 107.6°F (42°C). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Mountain Home, in August, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mountain Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mountain Home, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.