August weather forecast
Leicester, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Leicester, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

August denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). Nightly average temperatures in August reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Leicester, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Leicester, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Leicester, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Leicester, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Leicester?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 20.9 days. Throughout August, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Leicester, North Carolina, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Leicester, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Leicester, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Leicester, NC

Average temperature in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Leicester, NC

Average pressure in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"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
Leicester, NC

Average wind speed in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Leicester, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in August
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Leicester, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Leicester, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Leicester, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Leicester, NC

Average UV index in August - Leicester, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Leicester, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Leicester, NC

Average visibility in August - Leicester, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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