August weather forecast
Oakleigh Forest, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Oakleigh Forest, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.7°F (28.7°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) is recorded in Oakleigh Forest during August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

In Oakleigh Forest, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Oakleigh Forest, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. 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. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

In Oakleigh Forest, in August, the average high-temperature is 83.7°F (28.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Oakleigh Forest, during August, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Oakleigh Forest?

May through October are months without snowfall in Oakleigh Forest.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakleigh Forest have in August?

In Oakleigh Forest, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Oakleigh Forest is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average temperature in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average pressure in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average wind speed in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average humidity in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average rainfall in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average snowfall in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average UV index in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average visibility in August - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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