August weather forecast
Texarkana, AR

Heading into the last segment of summer, August continues to maintain the high heat with temperatures rivalling that of July. The city experiences slightly less rain, down to 3.1in. The days gradually start to become shorter with daylight hours falling along with slightly reduced sunshine hours. Even though Texarkana basks in the heat, the city comes alive with several summer festivals and outdoor shows. Thus, despite the soaring temperatures, the weather in August contributes to the vibrant and energetic atmosphere encompassing the city.

Temperature

Texarkana experiences peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 93.2°F (34°C) during July and August.

Rainfall

In Texarkana, in August, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Texarkana, there are 97 rainfall days, and 45.39" (1153mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 10 translates into these guidelines:
Without constant care, eyes and skin might suffer damage in a short time. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.