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
August's onset in Gastonia brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 88.7°F (31.5°C), showing a minute difference from July's 90.5°F (32.5°C). An average low-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) is common during the nights of August.Heat index
The heat index in August is estimated at a blistering 104°F (40°C). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Gastonia is 72%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Gastonia. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Gastonia.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Gastonia is 13h and 27min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Gastonia is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gastonia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 88.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Gastonia, 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
Gastonia, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gastonia, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Gastonia, 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
Gastonia, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Gastonia, 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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