August weather forecast
Franklin, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Franklin, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into August, Franklin records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), almost consistent with July. Throughout August, the average low-temperature records at a moderate 59°F (15°C).

Humidity

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 21.1 days. Throughout August, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Franklin, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

During August, Franklin experiences an average high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 59°F (15°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Franklin, during August, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Franklin, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Franklin, the average day length in August is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Franklin, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Franklin, NC

Average temperature in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Franklin, NC

Average pressure in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Franklin, NC

Average wind speed in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Franklin, NC

Average humidity in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").

Average rainfall days in August
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Franklin, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Franklin, 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Franklin, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Franklin, NC

Average UV index in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Franklin, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

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
Franklin, NC

Average visibility in August - Franklin, 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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