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 average high-temperature for August is a still hot 86.4°F (30.2°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Braswells Crossroads cools down to an average low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) throughout the month of August.Heat index
The heat index in August is evaluated at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.
Humidity
May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Braswells Crossroads, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Braswells Crossroads is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Braswells Crossroads are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun 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
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 86.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°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
Braswells Crossroads, 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
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").
Average rainfall days in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Braswells Crossroads, 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 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Braswells Crossroads, 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
Braswells Crossroads, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Braswells Crossroads, 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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