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
The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. Battleboro cools down to an average low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) throughout the month of August.Heat index
August's heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Battleboro is August, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Battleboro, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Battleboro, NC
- 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Battleboro, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Battleboro, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Battleboro, NC
- 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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