August weather forecast
Gentilly Terrace, LA

August, the last month of the summer in Gentilly Terrace, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 89.4°F (31.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a still hot 89.4°F (31.9°C) from July's 89.6°F (32°C) is noted in high-temperature. Gentilly Terrace usually reports an average low-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) during the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Gentilly Terrace, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gentilly Terrace, during August, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation. In Gentilly Terrace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.6 days and collects up to 44.25" (1124mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gentilly Terrace, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gentilly Terrace, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.