August weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Forest City, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average high of 88°F (31.1°C).

Temperature

August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still hot 88°F (31.1°C) from July's 90°F (32.2°C). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Forest City records an average nighttime low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) throughout August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Forest City.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest City, the average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. 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. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Forest City, is 88°F (31.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 65.8°F (18.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Forest City, in August, during 14.7 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Forest City, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Forest City, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 88°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Forest City, NC

Average pressure in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"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
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Forest City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in August - Forest City, 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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