August weather forecast
Forest Heights, GA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Forest Heights, Georgia, with an average temperature ranging between min 72.9°F (22.7°C) and max 88.9°F (31.6°C).

Temperature

Forest Heights's August average high-temperature settles at a still tropical 88.9°F (31.6°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. Forest Heights records an average nighttime low of 72.9°F (22.7°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at an extremely hot 107.6°F (42°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Forest Heights, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Forest Heights in August?

Forest Heights in August has an average high-temperature of 88.9°F (31.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 72.9°F (22.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, August is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Forest Heights in August?

In Forest Heights, during August, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall in Forest Heights.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Heights have in August?

In Forest Heights, the average day length in August is 13h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Forest Heights is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average temperature in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average pressure in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average wind speed in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average humidity in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average rainfall in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average rainfall days in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average snowfall in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average snowfall days in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average sunshine days in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average UV index in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average cloud cover in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Forest Heights, GA

Average visibility in August - Forest Heights, GA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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