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
Sherrills Ford's August reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 88°F (31.1°C), exhibiting a minor difference from July. In the month of August, Sherrills Ford experiences an average low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C).Heat index
The heat index value during August is calculated to be a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Sherrills Ford.Daylight
In Sherrills Ford, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Sherrills Ford, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Average temperature in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 88°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 (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Sherrills Ford, 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: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Sherrills Ford, 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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