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
Pittsville greets August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Throughout August, the average low-temperature records at an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C).Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. 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 particularly relevant to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Humidity
In Pittsville, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Pittsville, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Pittsville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Average temperature in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average high temperature in August: 82.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average rainfall in August: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").
Average rainfall days in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Pittsville, MD
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pittsville, MD
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Pittsville, 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
Pittsville, MD
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Pittsville, 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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