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
Transitioning into August, Benton records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 95°F (35°C), almost identical to July's 95.2°F (35.1°C). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of August, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 120.2°F (49°C). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.
Humidity
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Benton.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Benton, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 95°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 73.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Benton, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Benton, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Benton, LA
- Average humidity in August: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in August
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Benton, LA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Benton, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Benton, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Benton, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Benton, LA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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