August weather forecast
Laurel, MS

August continues the summer weather trend in Laurel, with the heat still being the dominant aspect. Despite a minor drop, the temperature can still escalate up to 91.6°F (33.1°C). A reduced cloud cover allows more sunshine to radiate, and increased visibility underlines the ample daylight. Although there is a slight decline in rainfall compared to July, showers are not uncommon. With the summer season beginning to wane, the end of August start showing traces of the imminent fall season.

Temperature

Laurel's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 91.6°F (33.1°C), subtly shifts from July's 91.8°F (33.2°C). In Laurel, an average low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) is recorded during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Laurel, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Laurel, during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Laurel, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Laurel.

Daylight

In Laurel, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of August, in Laurel, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Laurel. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.