August weather forecast
Sylva, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sylva, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. During the month of August, Sylva anticipates a mean low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sylva is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sylva, North Carolina, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sylva, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Sylva is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August in Sylva, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Sylva?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Sylva, is 79.3°F (26.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sylva?

In August, the average relative humidity in Sylva is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sylva?

In Sylva, in August, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sylva?

In Sylva, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Sylva have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Sylva?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sylva have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Sylva is 9.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Sylva?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sylva, North Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Sylva?

In Sylva, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sylva, NC

Average temperature in August - Sylva, 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: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in August
Sylva, NC

Average pressure in August - Sylva, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"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
Sylva, NC

Average wind speed in August - Sylva, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Sylva, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Sylva, NC

Average rainfall in August - Sylva, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

Average rainfall days in August
Sylva, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Sylva, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sylva, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sylva, NC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sylva, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sylva, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Sylva, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Sylva, NC

Average UV index in August - Sylva, 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
Sylva, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Sylva, NC

Average visibility in August - Sylva, 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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