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 arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), closely following the temperature pattern of July. Throughout August, Preston Ferry records an average temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C) at night.Heat index
The heat index for August is appraised at a scorching 104°F (40°C). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.
Humidity
In Preston Ferry, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In Preston Ferry, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.4 rainfall days, and 40.67" (1033mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.6h.UV index
In Preston Ferry, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Average temperature in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 70.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average rainfall in August: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- Average cloud cover in August: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in August
Preston Ferry, AR
- 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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