August weather forecast
Service, MS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Service, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 91.6°F (33.1°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

Service registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91.6°F (33.1°C) at the commencement of August, closely related to the preceding month. In Service, the nighttime temperature averages to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) during August.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 114.8°F (46°C). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Service, in August, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Service, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Service, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 91.6°F (33.1°C) and a low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 114.8°F (46°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Service?

In Service, in August, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Service, the average day length in August is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Service have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Service, MS
  • Average high temperature in August: 91.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Service, MS

Average pressure in August - Service, MS
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Service, MS

Average wind speed in August - Service, MS
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Service, MS

Average humidity in August - Service, MS
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Service, MS

Average rainfall in August - Service, MS
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Service, MS

Average rainfall days in August - Service, MS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Service, MS

Average snowfall in August - Service, MS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Service, MS

Average snowfall days in August - Service, MS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Service, MS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Service, MS
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Service, MS

Average sunshine days in August - Service, MS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Service, MS

Average UV index in August - Service, MS
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Service, MS

Average cloud cover in August - Service, MS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Service, MS

Average visibility in August - Service, MS
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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