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
As Donaldsonville steps into August, the average high-temperature holds at a still tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Donaldsonville experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) during August nights.Heat index
The heat index value for August is appraised at a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Donaldsonville, during August, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. In Donaldsonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.On the first day of August in Donaldsonville, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 90.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 74.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").
Average rainfall days in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 21 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Donaldsonville, LA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, July and September (5mi).
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