August weather forecast
Southwood, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Southwood, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).

Temperature

Southwood experiences a transition to a still moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 84.2°F (29°C). The temperature dips to an average of 64.9°F (18.3°C) during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Fatigue might occur with continuous exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Southwood, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

Southwood in August has an average high-temperature of 82.4°F (28°C) and an average low-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Southwood, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Southwood, in August, during 16.5 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Southwood, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Southwood?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Southwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 82.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Southwood, MD

Average pressure in August - Southwood, 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
Southwood, MD

Average wind speed in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Southwood, MD

Average humidity in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Southwood, MD

Average rainfall in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in August
Southwood, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Southwood, MD

Average snowfall in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Southwood, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Southwood, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Southwood, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Southwood, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Southwood, MD

Average UV index in August - Southwood, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Southwood, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Southwood, MD

Average visibility in August - Southwood, MD
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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