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
With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 90.7°F (32.6°C), subtly different from July's 90.9°F (32.7°C). Richmond's August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 70.9°F (21.6°C).Heat index
The heat index value during August is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 109.4°F (43°C). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.
Humidity
In Richmond, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.2 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Richmond, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Richmond is 13h and 23min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Richmond, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Richmond, MS
- Average high temperature in August: 90.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 70.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Richmond, MS
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Richmond, MS
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Richmond, MS
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Richmond, MS
- Average rainfall in August: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").
Average rainfall days in August
Richmond, MS
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Richmond, MS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Richmond, MS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Richmond, MS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Richmond, MS
- 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 July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Richmond, MS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Richmond, MS
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Richmond, MS
- 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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