August weather forecast
Wheaton Forest, MD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wheaton Forest, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 84.9°F (29.4°C) and an average low of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

Wheaton Forest's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C). Throughout August, Wheaton Forest experiences a low-temperature average of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Wheaton Forest, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wheaton Forest, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Wheaton Forest, is 84.9°F (29.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Wheaton Forest, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Wheaton Forest, Maryland. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wheaton Forest, in August, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall in Wheaton Forest.

How many hours of daylight does Wheaton Forest have in August?

In Wheaton Forest, the average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Wheaton Forest, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Wheaton Forest, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average temperature in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average pressure in August - Wheaton 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average wind speed in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average humidity in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average rainfall in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wheaton 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 1min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

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

Average cloud cover in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Wheaton Forest, MD

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

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

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