August weather forecast
Yazoo City, MS

In Yazoo City, August is synonymous with the culmination of summer, showing an amalgamation of persistent heat and increased precipitation levels. While rainfall accompanies the hot temperatures, bringing along sporadic cooling spells, the intensity of heat stays unaltered for the most part. Average temperatures span between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 90.9°F (32.7°C), demonstrating the last phase of Yazoo City's summer. Slowly, the heat wanes as Yazoo City sets the stage for the onset of fall in September. These changes are marked by a noticeable shift in weather patterns, commencing a period of cooler temperatures and fall foliage.

Temperature

The advent of August in Yazoo City, Mississippi, brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.9°F (32.7°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Yazoo City records a mean low-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Yazoo City is 74%.

Rainfall

In Yazoo City, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Yazoo City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, in Yazoo City, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Yazoo City is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Yazoo City. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.