August weather forecast
Loray Mills, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Loray Mills, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 67.3°F (19.6°C) and 88.2°F (31.2°C).

Temperature

The advent of August denotes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 88.2°F (31.2°C), subtly different from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C). August brings Loray Mills a consistent average low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 102.2°F (39°C). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. 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.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Loray Mills, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Loray Mills, North Carolina, is August, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Loray Mills, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

In August, in Loray Mills, the average high-temperature is 88.2°F (31.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 67.3°F (19.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Loray Mills, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Loray Mills, in August, during 18.5 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Loray Mills?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Loray Mills have in August?

In Loray Mills, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

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.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Loray Mills is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Loray Mills?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average temperature in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average pressure in August - Loray Mills, 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
Loray Mills, NC

Average wind speed in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average humidity in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average rainfall in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average snowfall in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Loray Mills, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Loray Mills, 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
Loray Mills, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average UV index in August - Loray Mills, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Loray Mills, NC

Average visibility in August - Loray Mills, 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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