August weather forecast
Elk Park, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Elk Park, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.7°F (14.3°C) and max 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

Elk Park marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), subtly divergent from July's 80.1°F (26.7°C). Throughout the month of August, Elk Park sees a steady low-temperature average of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elk Park, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Elk Park?

In Elk Park, 78.6°F (25.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.7°F (14.3°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Elk Park, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Elk Park, in August, during 18 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Park have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Park have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Elk Park, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Elk Park, NC

Average temperature in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Elk Park, NC

Average pressure in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Elk Park, NC

Average wind speed in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Elk Park, NC

Average humidity in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in August
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elk Park, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Elk Park, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elk Park, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in August
Elk Park, NC

Average UV index in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Elk Park, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Elk Park, NC

Average visibility in August - Elk Park, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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