August weather forecast
Penland, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Penland, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

Penland experiences a transition to a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 81°F (27.2°C). Despite drastic daytime highs, Penland logs an average low-temperature reading of 58.3°F (14.6°C) throughout August.

Humidity

In Penland, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout August, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Penland, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Penland 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Penland, records 79.9°F (26.6°C), while the low-temperature is 58.3°F (14.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout August, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Penland have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Penland have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration 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 reading in August?

In Penland, 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
Penland, NC

Average temperature in August - Penland, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Penland, NC

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

Average wind speed in August - Penland, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Penland, NC

Average humidity in August - Penland, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Penland, NC

Average rainfall in August - Penland, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in August
Penland, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Penland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Penland, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Penland, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Penland, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Penland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Penland, NC

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

Average cloud cover in August
Penland, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Penland, NC

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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